I have just been advised by my financial adviser that my Northfield the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. What can I do to check?

Your first step should be to contact your Northfield lawyer directly. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Northfield conveyancing practice that is on the conveyancing panel for your lender.

We are purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Northfield who is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Coventry BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Northfield.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Northfield and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to provides protection to commercial lessees, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Northfield

My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent advised that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family solicitor used to conveyancing in Northfield

It is improbable the owners are behind this. Should the vendor want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your preferred Northfield conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthose that will earn their estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by head office.

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Northfield. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Northfield ?

The majority of houses in Northfield are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Northfield in which case you should be looking for a Northfield conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent 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 house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

Northfield Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

In the main the cost for major works tend not to be incorporated into the service charges, although there some managing agents in Northfield ask leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. Does the lease have onerous restrictions?