We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Balsall Heath?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Balsall Heath.

What happens if my solicitor is expelled from the Skipton Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Balsall Heath?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

We are one month into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Balsall Heath. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A conveyancer would have to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you must advise them of the new solicitor and get the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added charges and frustration. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Balsall Heath

I only have 68 years unexpired on my lease in Balsall Heath. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to locate the landlord. For most situations a specialist would be useful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Balsall Heath.

I bought a ground floor flat in Balsall Heath, conveyancing was carried out in 2010. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Balsall Heath with an extended lease are worth £196,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2089

You have 64 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £15,200 and £17,600 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I pay a maintenance fee for my appartment in Balsall Heath. As a result of poor financial planning I slipped behind with remittance. The freeholders agreed a payment schedule but there remains around £3000 due in arrears.

I am under pressure to dispose of the property and I am nervous that this can jeopardize the sale if I have to discharge the arrears now. Do I have to settle before - is this practicable?

Your lawyer should be able to negotiate with the management company, with a new to seeing if they would accept payment from sale proceeds. Here is indicative of why it is sensible to choose a conveyancing practitioner in Balsall Heath as they are likely to enjoy an established relationship with the management company.