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Reasons to use our Castle Vale conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party are based in Castle Vale - if so sets of solicitors will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Castle Vale will be carried out by a property lawyer on your lender’s member panel.
  • 3 Castle Vale conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Castle Vale property lawyers work in conjunction with Castle Vale estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 Castle Vale property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Castle Vale conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Castle Vale since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Castle Vale

The Castle Vale conveyancing firm handling our Castle Vale conveyancing has discovered a difference between the information in the valuation survey and what is in the conveyancing documents. My lawyer says that he is obliged to check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s approach appropriate?

Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

We are buying a detached bungalow in Castle Vale. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these alterations were previously refused?

Your property lawyer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Castle Vale will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain works or necessitated the consent of another owner. Many additions call for local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

Is it correct that all Castle Vale CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel?

Some major lenders now utilise CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Castle Vale. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

What does a local search tell me regarding the house we're buying in Castle Vale?

Castle Vale conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every Castle Vale conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Castle Vale?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Castle Vale. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Castle Vale. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Castle Vale ?

Most houses in Castle Vale are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Castle Vale in which case you should be looking for a Castle Vale conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Castle Vale, conveyancing having been completed 10 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar flats in Castle Vale with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2094

With just 69 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the lender conveyancing panel. Do Castle Vale conveyancing firms pay you a commission if I retain them for my own house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the lender conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Castle Vale.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Castle Vale regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Castle Vale but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Keith Bright Solicitors, 30 Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QN
  • Ikon Law Ltd, 82 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AN
  • I Will Solicitors Ltd, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • Onyx Solicitors Limited, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • Woollastons, 331 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5XE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Castle Vale

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Castle Vale practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Ikon Law Ltd, 82 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AN
  • Onyx Solicitors Limited, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • I Will Solicitors Ltd, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • Powell & Co, 9-11 Coleshill Street, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1SD
  • Ahmad & Williams Solicitors Limited, The Rock, 201-203 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1EU

Planning law solicitors in Castle Vale regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Castle Vale practicing in planning law. This could include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Shakespeare Martineau Llp, No 1, Colmore Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AA
  • The Wilkes Partnership Llp, 41 Church Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2RT
  • Gateley Plc, 111 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2HJ
  • Anthony Collins Solicitors Llp, 134 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2ES
  • Clarke Willmott Llp, 138 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2ES

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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