Conveyancing in Birmingham
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Birmingham, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Birmingham and throughout West Midlands with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Coventry, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Walsall and West Bromwich
Buying property in Birmingham
With a population of around 1.1m, the city of Birmingham is the second largest and most populous city in the UK, with 6 universities and several major cultural organisations adding to its vibrancy.
According to research carried out for the 2017 Good Growth for Cities index, a wave of regeneration projects - including a city centre facelift - has made this West Midlands city the most rapidly improving city in which to live and work.
Birmingham's economy is forecast to receive a further economic boost through hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Council Tax in Birmingham (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,275.35 |
| B | £1,487.90 |
| C | £1,700.46 |
| D | £1,913.02 |
| E | £2,338.14 |
| F | £2,763.25 |
| G | £3,188.37 |
| H | £3,826.04 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
Your property lawyer will take care of the technical side of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. They will perform due diligence on the property, such as arranging searches from entities including Birmingham Council, raising questions for the seller's solicitor and reviewing contracts.
In addition to standard searches, Birmingham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake mining searches and checks for historic industrial activity.
Purchasing a home with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, your mortgage lender will need to make sure your property offers sufficient security for the money they are lending you.
Your transaction could take weeks longer if your property lawyer is not on your chosen lender's panel.Over 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Birmingham transaction smoothly.
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We have also helped buyers in Birmingham with the legal work for:
There are over 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales - around 1,550 of which are in Birmingham City Council. Listed buildings in and near to Birmingham include: Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include regular upkeep, and consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property. Read more:Buying a listed building
When purchasing a share in a property from a registered provider of social housing, you should use a specialist property lawyer. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. If you need conveyancing to purchase a shared ownership property, or for staircasing, our panel solicitors will help you complete the procedure.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for buying a new build in Birmingham can be complicated.
An experienced solicitor in Birmingham will need to be qualified to handle things like checking the suitability of new build insurance, dealing with incomplete service connection agreements and working with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Ark Residential.
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Selling a property in Birmingham
When you begin the process to sell a house or flat in Birmingham, the solicitor will first arrange all the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and ID forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The solicitor will resolve any potential issues and reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries. Your lawyer will coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, managing agents and lenders, so the transfer of ownership completes without a hitch.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can take much longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time needed by the solicitor to source this information is commonly the source of delays.
It can take weeks to collect these details if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so your conveyancing solicitor should start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership.
Our partner panel solicitors can act for over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Barclays Bank or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Birmingham Transfer of equity
If you are looking to restructure the ownership of your property, whether you are gifting a property, dealing with inheritance tax planning or adding your spouse to the deeds, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Birmingham?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal work that they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
When comparing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some firms set out additional charges in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
