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Reasons to use our Drakes Cross conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any other sites inform you it could be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are various parties with with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 2 The firms identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 3 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Drakes Cross will be carried out by a conveyancer on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Drakes Cross home moves can become significantly more protracted as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Drakes Cross

Examples of recent conveyancing in Drakes Cross since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Drakes Cross

Why would I instruct a Drakes Cross conveyancing solicitors firm when online alternatives are cheap by comparison?

By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in Drakes Cross and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t become consumed with sourcing the cheapest Drakes Cross conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a telephone discussion and can never replicate a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to headway making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to call the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

My wife and I purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Drakes Cross. Our aim is to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will legal conveyancing on the property involve enquiries to see if these works are allowed?

Your solicitor should review the deeds as conveyancing in Drakes Cross will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain changes or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Some extensions need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

Does a directory service exist listing HSBC panel conveyancers in Drakes Cross on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings open the public on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Drakes Cross conveyancer on the HSBC please use our facility.

I have a mortgage with Principality for my property in Drakes Cross. Conveyancing was finalised some time ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Principality?

Your original mortgage agreement with Principality will provide that you need their approval prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Principality’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Principality will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Principality directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Principality conveyancing panel firm.

How does conveyancing in Drakes Cross differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Drakes Cross approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Drakes Cross typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Drakes Cross or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Drakes Cross before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Drakes Cross. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Drakes Cross. I've stumble across a site which appears to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I own a leasehold flat in Drakes Cross. Conveyancing and Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Drakes Cross who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First contact HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Drakes Cross conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Drakes Cross - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    It would be prudent to discover as much as you can about the company managing the building as they will either make your life much easier or much more difficult. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day matters such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other tenants what they think of their management. In conclusion, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and precisely how they are spending that money. How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? Can you tell me if there are any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the maintenance costs?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Drakes Cross

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Drakes Cross specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Sydney Mitchell Llp, Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN
  • Wadsworths Solicitors Limited, 325 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3BL
  • Eric Bowes & Co, 139 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3AY
  • Howell & Co, 1341, Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9HW
  • Ashley James Solicitors Limited, Centre Court 1301 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9HH

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Drakes Cross regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Drakes Cross but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • John Wilson & Co, 31 Raddlebarn Road, B29 6HH
  • Northwood Banks & Co Ltd, 1600 Coventry Road, B26 1AL

Planning law solicitors in Drakes Cross regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Drakes Cross with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Eric Bowes & Co, 139 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3AY
  • Dassaur Solicitors Limited, 700 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 4AT

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