I have a decision in principle. The lender mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to use a Sparkhill based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the the probability is that give you one of their panel conveyancers where you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Call the mortgage company to ask if they allow a cash alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Sparkhill.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for hinderance in Sparkhill house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Sparkhill.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Sparkhill. I've chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to 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?

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Sparkhill conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Sparkhill conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Sparkhill conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm carried out in Sparkhill in the last 12 months? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

Sparkhill Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

What prohibitions are there in the Sparkhill Lease? Its a good idea to find out as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they will either make living at the property much easier or problematic. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of other tenants what they think of their management. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money.

How up-to-date is your search tool for the bank conveyancing panel in Sparkhill? Do the banks send you an updated list?

Sparkhill law firm practices and firms conducting conveyancing in Sparkhill themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the mortgage company directly.