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Selling property in Walsall
Your expert conveyancing solicitor's role when selling a property in Walsall, will include:
- Draft contracts – Your conveyancing solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents, which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- On the day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our Walsall conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property starts from £723 INC VAT.
For Walsall buying
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied with their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to HM Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our Walsall conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Walsall
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title to transfer ownership of a share of the property, making them a joint owner. This service includes:
- Property solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- HM Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
Our Walsall conveyancing solicitors' cost for a Transfer of Equity in Walsall starts at £399 INC VAT.
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Walsall
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update HM Land Registry post-completion. The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms. Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Walsall starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:
- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for shared ownership staircasing in Walsall starts at £569 INC VAT.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:
- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for Help to Buy loan redemption in Walsall starts at £333 INC VAT.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Walsall?
Walsall is an industrial town in the West Midlands situated 10 miles north-west of Birmingham, 10 miles south of Cannock and 7 miles east of Wolverhampton. Evidence of the town's presence dates back to at least 1002 CE. The Industrial Revolution increased the population from 2,000 to 86,000 over just 200 years. Since then the population has decreased, but the town continues to thrive off the developments which occurred within this period.
The town has two museums, the Walsall Museum and the Walsall Leather Museum. The former displays the history of the town, whilst the latter displays the fame of the town's leather trade. There is a large Victorian park called the Walsall Arboretum that was opened in 1874, as well as the New Art Gallery Walsall; both additionally attract people to the town.
Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Dorothy Pattison Hospital, Alumwell Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9XH
Bloxwich Hospital, Reeves Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2JJ
Walsall's main road is the A4148/Blue Lane West/Broadway North/ Peck Road, which is a ring road encompassing the town and connecting it to other roads such as Wolverhampton Road (which has easy access to the M6) and Birmingham Road (that leads into the centre of Birmingham).
The train station has services to Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley.
Distance to Airports from Walsall
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Birmingham Airport | 13.5 miles |
| East Midlands Airport | 32.3 miles |
| Nottingham Airport | 44.4 miles |
Walsall Academy, Lichfield Rd, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 3LX
Queen Mary's Grammar School, Sutton Rd, Walsall WS1 2PG
Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Ln, Aldridge, Birmingham, Walsall WS9 0RF
Residential Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Walsall
Our Walsall conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas, including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Cannock and Dudley.
We have many offices throughout England and Wales, so you can find a solicitor near you.
- Woodruff Way, Tamebridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4RL
- Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DH
- Darwall St, Walsall WS1 1AA
- Broadway N, Walsall WS1 2QB
- Wolverhampton Rd, Walsall WS2 8RQ
- Semi-detached house – Berkley Close, Walsall, West Midlands
Developed by Boden Homes & Properties, marketed by Paul Carr.
Walsall Property Prices
| Average property price in Walsall | £235,268 |
| Population of Walsall | 67,594 (2011) |
Local conveyancing solicitor
Local conveyancing solicitor, property lawyer or licensed conveyancer?
When you search for licensed conveyancing solicitors near me, you may well wonder about the title of the legal professional you're looking to hire. Would property lawyers in Walsall be more appropriate? How about just 'conveyancer near me'?
Day-to-day, the vast majority of legal tasks required for a house move are carried out by several different people termed 'paralegals' and/or 'property conveyancers'. These terms refer to the fact that these professionals do not have formal membership - and qualifications - required to be either a solicitor, licensed conveyancer or legal executive.
Many of these individuals have many years of experience and keep your costs down by skilfully completing work at a lower rate than the solicitor who oversees the case, takes ultimate responsibility and signs-off the work.
In contrast, a qualified solicitor acting in the conveyancing field has the general training that a solicitor has - e.g. in employment law - but has chosen to specialise in conveyancing. They have to be a member of the Law Society in order to practise.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Walsall?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, dealing with a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying offyour help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancing specialist to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Walsall has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Walsall conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
Several affordable housing schemes in Walsall help make buying a property more achievable. The work is more complex, and we have specialist conveyancing solicitors to handle the following:
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Walsall - speak to Walsall Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Walsall - check with Walsall Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Walsall conveyancing solicitors
You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Walsall Conveyancing Solicitors. They are skilled and experienced with complex property transactions from a simple purchase for a property in Walsall to a Sale and Purchase of a shared ownership property, executing a Deed of Trust simultaneously.
Is the property over 5 storeys (11m)?
Many leasehold properties in Walsall are in large buildings which now require an EWS1 certificate to confirm if the cladding is fire safe. Thankfully 2022's leaseholder protections mean that most leaseholders are not burdened with the cost of remediation of any defective cladding, but you will need to see the seller's Deed of Certificate to prove that the lease doesn't come with a nasty (and expensive) surprise.
Be particularly wary of purchasing a share of freehold as the freeholders may become liable for the cost of remedying defective cladding. Our specialist leasehold solicitors Walsall are well experienced with handling all of these added complications, so you will be in safe hands with SAM. Property Challenges Solved.
Conveyancing FAQs: Property Lawyers Walsall
The average conveyancing cost in London can be slightly higher than in the rest of the country. Depending on the property's price and the transaction's complexity, you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in Walsall are based on the purchase price, and start at £723 INC VAT.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote tailored to your requirements.
Walsall conveyancing solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street licensed conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
It's unnecessary to have a local property solicitor as the conveyancing process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to Walsall, when choosing a good conveyancing solicitor for any property transaction.
Many factors can delay conveyancing in Walsall. A simple property transaction can be completed in less than two months, but the average is closer to 12-16 weeks.
CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.
Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.
No Sale No Fee
Choose conveyancing solicitors in Walsall who offer a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.
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Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.
Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price.
Online conveyancing is just as safe as you protect your data on the internet as you would in any other transaction. Online conveyancing means speedier turnaround times on documents, more convenient meetings and lower running costs for the firm. We pass our savings on to you.
Yes, if you're buying and selling simultaneously, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, saving you money, as you'll only have to do the 'new client' admin once.
1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false starts.
2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting until your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. An online service reduces snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.
3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
You can submit your application as soon as your offer is accepted. An independent broker can help speed this along.
4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.
5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.
6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
The West Midlands is a metropolitan county located in western central England and is the second most populous county, with an estimated population of over 2.9 million (2019). It came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972 and it was formed from parts of Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. The county consists of seven metropolitan boroughs: the City of Birmingham, the City of Coventry and the City of Wolverhampton, as well as Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, and Walsall.
The county is landlocked and one of the most heavily urbanised areas in the UK. It has a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including Sutton Park, which has a number of different habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, marshes and heathlands, and has also been designated a National Nature Reserve.
There are five universities in the county; the University of Warwick, the University of Birmingham, Aston University, Keele University, and Harper Adams University. The county also hosts numerous notable football clubs, including Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Coventry City, West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Walsall. Warwickshire County Cricket Club's home ground is Edgbaston in Birmingham. Birmingham, incidentally, has more canals than Venice and more trees than Paris!
West Midlands Property Market Reports
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
Walsall Conveyancing Solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
- Cheap Conveyancing
- Fast Conveyancing
- Best Conveyancing Service
Why should you double check your solicitors' bank account details?
Cybercrime is on the rise generally, and criminals often actively target the conveyancing sector because of the transfers of comparatively large sums of money associated with it.
A particular scam you should be aware of, because there have been several victims, runs like this. Hackers attack a law firm's IT systems to get details of home purchasing clients at the point of completion.
The hackers then send emails which look like authentic ones from the law firm and give a bogus bank account which they request the client pay their completion money into. There have been cases where people have lost more than £70,000 in this way.
The simplest way to protect yourself is never to make a transfer of funds if you receive a suspicious email or phone call telling you that your solicitor's bank details have changed.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from conveyancing cybercrime
