Having invested time researching online forums for a cheap solicitor in Rubery, many comment that I must use a CQS kitemarked lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It includes numerous organisations who carry out conveyancing in Rubery.

What will a local search inform me about the house I am purchasing in Rubery?

Rubery conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Rubery conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Rubery. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rubery

Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Rubery. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Rubery are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Rubery in which case you should be shopping around for a Rubery conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

Rubery Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

What is the name of the managing agents? Is there a share of the freehold? How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat?

We have been told by numerous friends to expect up to two months for Rubery conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The property information was only forwarded to my conveyancer a few days ago so does the clock start running now?

It would be unwise bank on counting down a two month period. Providing assurances as to precisely how how many weeks Rubery conveyancing will take is virtually impossible. Without fail every Rubery conveyancing transaction will have it’s own unique set of issues. Accordingly your conveyancer will find it difficult to predict the an exact timeframe to conclude conveyancing in Rubery.