Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Nechells costs more?

Nechells leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Nechells took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Do I need to be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Nechells conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many service providers, often suggestions from relatives can be most helpful. Yet there are many people with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all recommend solicitors to retain. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to choose your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that most banks have an approved list of solicitors you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Nechells. I've discover a site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? 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 own a leasehold flat in Nechells. Conveyancing and Birmingham Midshires mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in Nechells who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Nechells conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Nechells Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Make sure you discover if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example it is very common in Nechells leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Nechells. If you like the flatin Nechells but your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced hard compromise. Can you inform me if there are any major works on the horizon that will increase the service charges?