As someone clueless as to conveyancing in Wednesfield what’s your top tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Wednesfield

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Wednesfield or throughout is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, estate agent and on occasion a lender. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Wednesfield should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose responsibility is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

We are witnessing a definite ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone has to be blamed for the process being so protracted. You should always trust your conveyancer ahead of the other parties in the conveyancing process.

How does conveyancing in Wednesfield differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Wednesfield come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Wednesfield typically buy the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Wednesfield or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Wednesfield prior to appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Wednesfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I'm refinancing my primary home to a BTL mortgage with and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second house. The location we are interested in is Wednesfield. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two banks and link together the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. Having checked that they are the solicitor will be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make clear your expectations and needs.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Wednesfield for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training requirements.