When it comes to hiring a conveyancer for your Birmingham move, Compare My Move can connect you with up to 6 trusted conveyancing solicitors, saving you up to 70% on your conveyancing fees.
Compare My Move ensured that licensed conveyancers all go through our strict verification process, undertaken by our experienced team and that all our partners are regulated by either the SRA, CLC, LSS, LSNI or CILEx.
When it comes to buying a property in Birmingham, finding the right conveyancer for you is essential. Your conveyancer will arrange the legal side of your property purchase and organise essential searches on the property and surrounding area. These searches will review issues including flood risk, ground stability, contaminated land and other factors which could have an impact on your future Birmingham home.
GD Property Solicitors
2nd Floor,, Lowry Mill, Swinton, M27 6DB
Based in Manchester, GD Property Solicitors are a reliable and trusted conveyancing solicitor. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we offer a no sale no fee conveyancing service to give you peace of mind.
"Very good delt with all enquiries in a timely manner complete in a 10 week period "
Stephens Wilmot Solicitor
Mamhilad Houe, Mamhilad Business Park, Pontypool, NP4 0HZ
With over 25 years of experience in the legal industry, Stephens Wilmot Solicitor are proud to offer our conveyancing service to help with the purchase and sale of property all over the UK.
Ross Coates Solicitors
Ross Coates Solicitors, Unit 5-7 Alpha Business Park, Ipswich, IP1 5LT
Ross Coates Solicitors have over 25 years providing our professional and trusted residential conveyancing service across Wales and England.
Jagdev Legal Solicitors
175 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DG
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Jagdev Legal have been offering their expert property conveyancing services since 1986.
Alexander Grace Law
A G Law, 7 Kestrel Court, Burnley, BB11 5NA
Alexander Grace Law is an award-winning residential conveyancer, winning ESTAS Best Conveyancer in the North West and County in both 2018 and 2019.
"They were on top of matters. The team were always helpful and kept me informed on most issues. The only slight criticism is I found it hard sometimes to actually speak to someone on the phone which may well be a fault of mine as I am not good with online communication but we got through it."
Marshall Hall Levy
Marshall Hall & Levy, Saville Chambers, South Shields, NE33 1NS
Marshall Hall Levy are a first-class conveyancing solicitor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a history dating back over 160 years, we always go above and beyond to deliver a high-quality service.
Muve Conveyancers
Connect2law, 5 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2PR
Muve Conveyancers are proud to provide our expert conveyancing service across England and Wales.
"Thank you to Adriana and her team for pulling out all the stops to make our competition happen in time Would 110% recommend your services to our friends and family Brian & Rubina "
My Home Move Conveyancing
My Home Move Ltd, 5 Barton Close, Leicester, LE19 1SJ
At My Home Move Conveyancing, we understand that buying, selling and remortgaging a house can be a stressful process - that is why we provide professional conveyancing services to make the process clearer, easier and better for every client.
"I was apprehensive about having an 'online' conveyancer, however, MyHomeConveyancing were very professional and the process was easy and simple. Ellie was also easily contactable whenever I needed to talk to her. "
Brevis Conveyancing Solicitors
Brevis, Kings Court, Stevenage, SG1 2NG
Brevis Conveyancing Solicitors are a firm of client-based conveyancing solicitors offering help to home movers across the UK.
Ackroyd Legal
16 Prescot Street, London, E1 8AZ
Based in London, Ackroyd Legal are proud to provide their conveyancing services across the whole of the UK. Born from one of the fastest-growing, city-based law firms in recent times, brings together the best of the best.
Eden Conveyancing
Eden Conveyancing, Unit 7.19, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EA
Eden Conveyancing are proud to help with the legal side of selling and buying a house.
"Extremely efficient and helpful, I was always kept informed every step of the way. Any problems I had, help was only a phone call away."
Le Gros Solicitors
Le Gros Solicitors, 22 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BY
Le Gros Solicitors are Cardiff-based conveyancers serving clients across England and Wales in areas such as London, Manchester, and Liverpool. We were established in 2011 and our experienced staff offer services across the residential and commercial sectors.
Reilly & Co Solicitors
The Exchange, Solihull, B90 2EL
Whether you need help with buying or selling property, the team here at Reilly & Co Solicitors should always be your first port of call for professional conveyancing services.
BRM Legal Ltd
, 103 Colmore Row , Birmingham, B3 3AG
Our experienced team of professionals here at BRM Legal Ltd have a wealth of knowledge and combined expertise to support you effectively in all matters relating to property law and conveyancing.
"I used BRM Legal after reading the online reviews and how cheap they were. I must say from start to finish they were absolutely on point. The communication was great and my solicitor was easy to get hold of and responded promptly to all my emails. Everything went really smoothly and the whole process was completed within two months. I couldn't have asked for a better service. I would without hesitation recommend them and even use them again. Many thanks "
Conveyancing Marketing Services Ltd
Saxham Lodge, Newmarket Road, Risby , IP28 6RD
Here at Conveyancing Marketing Services Ltd, we aim to provide a top-quality conveyancing service to our clients. We cover many areas of England and Wales, such as Eastern London, Leicester, Luton, Nottingham, and Peterborough.We manage a panel of qualified conveyancers that will offer you a fixed price that’s reasonable. Customer service is at the heart of our business, and we aim to provide an efficient and accurate service.Whether you’re looking to hire a conveyancer for sale, purchase or both, we are here to help. Our conveyancers ensure everything is kept on track and that your purchase or sale runs smoothly. We talk you through the entire process so you’re always aware of the next steps.
Exclusive Legal
Floor 2 St Georges House,, 56 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 3NQ
Exclusive Legal is a Manchester-based conveyancer serving areas nationwide across England and Wales. We offer a wide array of services including purchase, sale, sale-and-purchase, and remortgage. We aim to make the buying and selling process easier for you by covering all technical aspects of the transactions.
Right Legal Solicitors
Suite 5, Office 8, Thornbank, 38 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2AG
Right Legal Solicitors are residential conveyancing specialists serving customers across York, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Hull, Harrogate, Lincoln.
Eric Smith Law Limited
Regus, 120 Bark Street, Bolton, BL1 2AX
Eric Smith Law Limited is a Bolton-based conveyancer, serving areas across the UK including Milton Keynes, Luton, and Plymouth. We offer residential conveyancing services for house purchases.
A P Malam Property Lawyers Ltd
Copthorn House, The Broadway, Abergele, LL22 7DD
We offer professional conveyancing services at A P Malam Property Lawyers Ltd. We are based in Conwy and cover areas such as Chester and Llandudno. We are able to assist you with all your conveyancing needs, whether you're looking to purchase a property, sell one, or both.Here at A P Malam Property Lawyers Ltd, we understand the importance of meeting the needs of our clients, and we aim to complete all your conveyancing needs as efficiently as possible. Customer service is important to us, and we ensure to take the stress out of your house-buying process.
"Elisha @ A P Malam was fantastic. From the initial call she promised a personal service and Elisha delivered on every level. When I called to get a progress update Elisha answered my calls or rang me back as soon as she was free. I have worked with a few conveyancing solicitors recently and Elisha was head and shoulders above the rest. Thanks again Elisha"
Bespoke Law Services
Bespoke Law Services, Burns House, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1PG
Bespoke Law Services is a professional conveyancing company based in West Sussex. We cover many areas of the UK, such as St Alban’s, Chester, Croydon, Hull, and Cardiff. We help to ensure your house-buying process goes smoothly, and we handle all the legal aspects and documentation surrounding this.With years of experience in the field, you can rest assured that we can complete your case with ease, and our conveyancers are on hand to assist you with any queries or concerns you may have. We have helped thousands of clients who are satisfied and happy with the services we have provided.
"Fantastic service from start to finish. All queries communicated swiftly and clearly. Moving is always stressful but made all that bit less so. Pleasingly competitive rates to boot also. Aruj and her Team have been Amazing. Would definitely recommend. Thank You. "
Our research shows that the average conveyancing costs in Birmingham are £1,320 when buying and £1,270 when selling. We also found that it takes approximately 146 days to complete the conveyancing process in Birmingham.
The city has 35 miles of canals which can contribute to flood risks in the area. We also found that Birmingham and the surrounding area had high levels of subsidence.
According to the UK House Price Index, there were 11,372 sales of existing properties in Birmingham over the last year and 425 new build sales. Detached properties saw the biggest yearly difference in price, increasing by 10.1%.
There are a variety of steps involved in the conveyancing process, meaning the length of time it takes will vary depending on the difficulty of the case. To ensure a more efficient process, you should instruct your conveyancer as soon as an offer has been accepted. The stages of the conveyancing process include:
Additional steps may be added if you’re buying or selling a leasehold or Help to Buy property.
Data taken from UK House Price Index
As the average house price in Birmingham is £231,435, the average conveyancing fees for selling a freehold property is £1,270 and £1,420 for a leasehold property. When buying a freehold property in Birmingham, the average conveyancing cost is £1,320 and £1,490 for a leasehold property.
Your conveyancing costs will vary, but they're typically based on the value of the property you're buying or selling. Factors such as the specific location and the difficulty of your case will also affect the final costs involved.
The cost will be made up of the conveyancer’s legal fee and the relevant conveyancing disbursements. If you're buying, this will include Land Registry fees and property searches. According to the Birmingham Council Website, the cost of a full local authority search is £111.40 inc VAT.
Data taken from Compare My Move’s Moving House Calculator
Our research discovered that the conveyancing process takes approximately 146 days in Birmingham. The entire buying and selling process from the initial listing to completion takes 253 days, according to data from Get Agent. This means over half of the timescale is taken up by the conveyancing process. Despite this fact, the conveyancing process in Birmingham is 10 days shorter than the national average of 156 days.
Conveyancing in the city will take even longer if you're buying or selling a leasehold property. This is because transactions including this type of property will often require additional paperwork and thus include a bigger workload for your solicitor.
In the UK, conveyancing takes an average of 8-12 weeks to complete, but this timescale can vary depending on the difficulty of the case. Your location and chosen conveyancer will also affect the length of time.
Data taken from Get Agent
One of the responsibilities your conveyancer will take on is arranging the conveyancing searches. These are made up of a Local Authority search, an Environmental search and a Water and Drainage search. The results of these will reveal any risks of flooding, subsidence, ground instability and radon gas.
According to the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Birmingham, flash floods are most commonly experienced due to the nature of the landscape. It's geographical and topographical characteristics makes the area susceptible to various types of flooding from surface and groundwater, reservoirs and canals.
Birmingham also has a high level of subsidence-related issues. Subsidence is a relatively common problem across the UK due to the clay-heavy soil. It's vital you review the ground stability risks when purchasing a property as subsidence can make a property dangerous and lower it's value.
Data taken from Birmingham City Council's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Geobear's Subsidence Map