Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Halesowen even where I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for instance if I intend to acquire a shop in Halesowen with a mortgage from Santander?

The service is predominantly utilised to find residential conveyancing solicitors in Halesowen but we have set out towards the end of this page a few Halesowen commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the company directly to establish if they can also act for Santander

How does conveyancing in Halesowen differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Halesowen come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because house builders in Halesowen tend to 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Halesowen or who has acted in the same development.

I was advised by a number of property agents in Halesowen to find a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your services ahead of another?

We refuse to give any commission for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

In scouring the internet for the words conveyancing in Halesowen it shows results of numerous conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask friends and family who have purchased a property in Halesowen or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Halesowen differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

How and when do I pay stamp duty chargeable for my Halesowen flat purchase?

The majority of lawyers tend to complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you as part of your Halesowen conveyancing transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit your Land Transaction Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the money - settle any Stamp Duty liability on your behalf.