Is there a reason to use a Washwood Heath conveyancing company when web based conveyancers are more affordable?
Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Washwood Heath and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t become consumed with looking for the lowest priced Washwood Heath conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist conveyancer. Emails can't take the place of a phone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to contact the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you are in the know.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Washwood Heath. The property agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Washwood Heath to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a mortgage with Virgin. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 70 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Washwood Heath is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Washwood Heath are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Washwood Heath you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Washwood Heath may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
Is it best to appoint a Washwood Heath conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal formalities however his firm is located 300kilometers drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Washwood Heath conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute documents, hand in your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Washwood Heath know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and on the whole were impressed that should surpass using an unknown Washwood Heath conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being Washwood Heath based.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Washwood Heath conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Washwood Heath conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Washwood Heath conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:
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How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
I own a 2 bed flat in Washwood Heath, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in Washwood Heath with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2103
With just 78 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £7,600 and £8,800 plus costs.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
A conveyancing firm dealt with my conveyancing in Washwood Heath 5 years past having retained my registration certificates but has since been shut down – how do I retreive them?
Deeds, as such, are no longer appropriate for most homes in Washwood Heath are registered digitally at Land Registry. Should you need to establish ownership or are disposing of or re-mortgaging your solicitor can obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.
If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned with reasonable haste.