My wife and I are getting closer to an exchange on a house in Brierley Hill and my parents have sent the 10% deposit to my property lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my property lawyer needs to make a notification to my bank. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the mortgage company concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?

Your conveyancing practitioner is obliged to clarify with lender to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only notify this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Are all Brierley Hill Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Barclays. Brierley Hill conveyancing solicitors are selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Barclays?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Barclays done the valuation? Have you informed Barclays as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Barclays conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I am purchasing a property in Brierley Hill. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Virgin Money be concerned?

Given that your lender is Virgin Money your lawyer must follow the formal instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Virgin Money. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Virgin Money where a lease does not satisfy these specifications. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Brierley Hill.

I am looking to sell my property. My past conveyancers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Brierley Hill if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Brierley Hill. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

We're novice buyers - agreed a price, yet the estate agent has warned us that the vendor will only proceed if we use their chosen lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Brierley Hill

It is unlikely the vendors are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine buyer is not the way to achieve this. Contact the sellers directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your preferred Brierley Hill conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will provide the negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by HQ.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Brierley Hill conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Brierley Hill conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Brierley Hill conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

Brierley Hill Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

Does this lease have in excess of 85 years remaining? The answer will be useful as a) areas could result in problems for the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will need to know about it Can you tell me if there are any major works in the near future that could increase the maintenance costs?