Conveyancing in Solihull
Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Solihull, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Solihull 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: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Redditch and Warwick
Buying property in Solihull
Located in the West Midlands, Solihull is known for its attractive architecture, excellent shopping and leisure facilities, and top-rated schools. The town centre, with the Touchwood Shopping Centre, offers a variety of shops, eateries, and entertainment venues, while the nearby Malvern and Brueton Parks provide beautiful green spaces for outdoor activities.
Solihull has superb transport links with a railway station providing services to Birmingham and London, and its close proximity to the M42, M40, and M6 motorways, as well as Birmingham Airport. The town has a population of approximately 123,000.
Council Tax in Solihull (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,258.89 |
| B | £1,468.71 |
| C | £1,678.52 |
| D | £1,888.34 |
| E | £2,307.97 |
| F | £2,727.60 |
| G | £3,147.23 |
| H | £3,776.68 |
What does a property lawyer do?
The conveyancing solicitor will handle all the legal elements of a home purchase.
Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review contracts and handle post-completion tasks, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Solihull conveyancing solicitors may undertake mining searches and checks for historic industrial activity.
Buying with a mortgage?
As part of the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of your bank or building society. If your lawyer is not on your bank or building society's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Solihull transaction without delay.
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We can assist Solihull home buyers with the legal work for:
There exist around half a million listed buildings across the country - around 400 of which are in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Solihull include: Our expert solicitor panel will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Read more:Listed buildings
Shared ownership conveyancing involves purchasing a share (usually 25% to 75%) of a property from a registered provider of social housing. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, your solicitor will help you complete the procedure.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
Buying a leasehold property
Almost all flats are leasehold. Leasehold houses are less common, but there are still an estimated 1 million such properties across the country. The conveyancing for a leasehold flat can take weeks longer than a freehold property because there is more to prepare and the landlord or managing agent are involved.
Delays in leasehold transactions could include anything from out-of-date contact information for the freeholder to incomplete managing agent information.
Completely Moved's expert leasehold solicitors complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling a property in Solihull
For the sale of property in Solihull, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, including the various property information forms and title deeds.
The lawyer's role involves resolving any potential issues and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.Your solicitor will also work with both sides, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, ensuring that the sale of your home completes as soon as possible.
I am selling a leasehold property in Solihull - what do I need to know?
Conveyancing for a leasehold property is significantly more specialised than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Solihull must carry out additional tasks, including obtaining the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to ascertaining if the incoming lessee (i.e. the seller) is required to buy a share in the building's management company.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that you instruct a property lawyer as soon as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
Check your lawyer's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to an offset mortgage with HSBC or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Secure Trust Bank, we can help.
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Solihull Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, resolving joint ownership or tax planning for the future, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity.
Your solicitor will handle all the required documentation for a low, fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Solihull?
Conveyancing fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. When comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote.
