Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Washwood Heath

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

Cheap conveyancing in Washwood Heath does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Top reasons to let us assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Washwood Heath

  • 1 Washwood Heath conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Washwood Heath conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your conveyancing
  • 2 The Washwood Heath conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Washwood Heath
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Washwood Heath has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Washwood Heath are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Washwood Heath and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 Washwood Heath solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Washwood Heath since January 2025*

Disposal

of terraced property, Jackson Road, B8 3AS completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £160,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced property, Sandbourne Road, B8 3NT completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £130,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of semi-detached property, Farnhurst Road, B36 8HT completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £220,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Disposal

of house premises, Lindale Avenue, B36 8HH completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £207,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Washwood Heath

The sellers of the house we are purchasing are using a conveyancing practitioner in Washwood Heath who has insisted on a exclusivity agreement with a non-refundable deposit two thousand pounds. Are such arrangements the norm for Washwood Heath conveyancing transactions?

Lock out agreements are agreements binding a home vendor and prospective acquirer granting the buyer the sole right to the sale of the premises for a certain period of time. Essentially, an exclusivity agreement is a contract specifying that you will receive a contract at a later date which is the contract for the actual sale. It is generally used for buyer assurance though in many situations, the vendor may enjoy an upside from such agreements as well. There are various positives and negatives to using an agreement but you need to check with your conveyancer but note that it may end up incurring extra in conveyancing charges. In light of this these contracts are not popular when it comes to conveyancing in Washwood Heath.

How does conveyancing in Washwood Heath differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Washwood Heath contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because house builders in Washwood Heath typically acquire the site, 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 Washwood Heath or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Washwood Heath is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Washwood Heath are not the norm 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 thoroughly. 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 premises.

Should I be concerned by estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Washwood Heath conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many professional services, often referrals from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest lawyers to choose. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that most lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you have to use for the lender aspect of your house move.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Washwood Heath. I happened to chance upon a web site which seems to have the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? 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?

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Washwood Heath conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Washwood Heath conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Washwood Heath conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Washwood Heath who can give a testimonial? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

Washwood Heath Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    On the whole the cost for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Washwood Heath require tenants to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance. The answer will be important as a) areas could cause problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have all the details It is important to be aware whether redecorating or some other significant cost is due shortly to be shared between the leasehold owners and could well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance costs or result in a one time invoice.

Last updated

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Washwood Heath regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ahmad & Williams Solicitors Limited, The Rock, 201-203 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1EU
  • Ikon Law Ltd, 82 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AN
  • Loynton & Co Solicitors Ltd, Suite 13, Wing Yip Business Centre, 278 Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5HD
  • Syeds Lawcare Solicitors, 375a Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0SW
  • Ropemakers Solicitors (birmingham), Office 7, 493 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0JS

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Washwood Heath regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Washwood Heath but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Northwood Banks & Co Ltd, 1600 Coventry Road, B26 1AL
  • Seymour Luke Limited, 22 Islington Row Middleway, B15 1LD
  • Go Convey Limited, 306a Queslett Road, B43 7EX
  • Midland Property Lawyers Ltd, 419 Bearwood Road, B66 4DF
  • John Wilson & Co, 31 Raddlebarn Road, B29 6HH

Planning law solicitors in Washwood Heath regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Washwood Heath practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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
  • Clarke Willmott Llp, 138 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2ES
  • Anthony Collins Solicitors Llp, 134 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2ES

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.