My fiance’s uncle is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I will receive preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Birmingham?

It’s a good idea to seek multiple conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The prices seem to be different but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

When will exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Birmingham and am I required to be at the solicitors branch?

Where you are near to our conveyancing solicitors in Birmingham you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we work with provide countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The signing of the purchase agreement is not the point of no return. A signed contract is necessary for the firm to address the formalities when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Birmingham)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

I am helping my niece sell her property in Birmingham. Will the conveyancing solicitor commission an energy performance certificate or should I organise this?

Following the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates was left as a compulsory part of moving property. An EPC needs to be commissioned before the property is advertised. It is not something that lawyers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Birmingham conveyancing solicitor they may be willing to arrange energy performance certificates given their relationships with long established Birmingham providers

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Birmingham. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Having legally bound yourself to purchase you now have to instruct a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you now have a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the deal. All auction property will ordinarily have a corresponding auction set of papers. This should include most,if not all of the documents that your lawyer requires. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must hand this to the solicitor working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.

We had appointed solicitors based in Birmingham on the solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a further fee for the legal aspects of the mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by ?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your may levy a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by but by your Birmingham . Plenty of firms on the panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Birmingham. I have chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to 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?

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Birmingham, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Birmingham with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 50

With only 50 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £36,100 and £41,800 plus costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.