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Reasons to use our Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Woodhouse and Handsworth solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Woodhouse and Handsworth and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Woodhouse and Handsworth
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing can become a lot more stressful 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 instantly.
  • 5 The firms listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth since December 2024*

Sale

of semi-detached property, Furnace Lane, S13 9XE completing on 17/12/2024 at a price of £125,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house residence, June Road, S13 7RN completing on 13/12/2024 at a price of £180,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of flat Flockton Road S13 9QT, at sale amount of £210,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of detached residence premises, Tithe Barn Way, S13 7LP completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £170,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth

We decided to go with a high street firm for our conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth recently. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatwe are responsible for charges even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I go with them or use an internet solicitor practice offering no completion no charge conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to counteract those transactions that do not proceed. Also remember that such offerings rarely protect you from disbursements such as Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing search expenses.

Various web forums that I have visited warn that are the main reason for obstruction in Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth.

How does conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Woodhouse and Handsworth approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Woodhouse and Handsworth usually buy 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 used to new build conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth or who has acted in the same development.

In sourcing the world wide web for the words on line conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth it shows results of many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Woodhouse and Handsworth or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth vary, so it's advisable to request at least four estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to increase.

I am employed by a long established estate agent office in Woodhouse and Handsworth where we see a number of leasehold sales jeopardised due to short leases. I have received contradictory information from local Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing solicitors. Can you confirm whether the vendor of a flat can initiate the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser can avoid having to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.

Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Who are the managing agents? It would be wise to discover as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues like the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of other people whether they are happy with their management. Finally, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. Where a Woodhouse and Handsworth lease has no more than 80 years it will impact the marketability of the property. Check with your mortgage company that they are content with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely require a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Woodhouse and Handsworthlease extensions you would be be obliged to have been the owner of the premises for 24 months in order to be eligible to exercise a lease extension.

My wife and I recently found out that one of the directors of the conveyancing practice undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth is an aunty of the seller. Is this acceptable?

Provided there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. Where you are needing a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many banks have specific instructions on this. For example for Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One as of 12/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

No, your firm may not act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower. However, your firm may act if a separate fee earner or separate partner within the firm acts for us.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Woodhouse and Handsworth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Coates Solicitors Limited, 62-64 High Street, Mosborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 5AE
  • Proddow Mackay Solicitors Llp, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP
  • Proddow Mackay Limited, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP
  • Proddow Mackay (conveyancing) Limited, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP
  • Linkfield Claims Service Limited, Pm House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S9 1TP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Woodhouse and Handsworth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Woodhouse and Handsworth practicing in commercial conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Coates Solicitors Limited, 62-64 High Street, Mosborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 5AE
  • Proddow Mackay Limited, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP
  • Proddow Mackay Solicitors Llp, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP
  • Proddow Mackay (conveyancing) Limited, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP
  • Pm Law Limited, P M House, 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1TP

Domestic in Woodhouse and Handsworth is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Carrying out Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers forwarded by the owner’s conveyancer
  • Raising queries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Reviewing replies supplied by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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