Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Margam conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel?

Margam conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when buying a house in Margam? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that owners of property residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Margam?

Unless a previous purchase of the house took place after 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Margam to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

How does conveyancing in Margam differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Margam contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Margam typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Margam or who has acted in the same development.

I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Margam for below 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Margam, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or phone us so that we may furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Margam. Conveyancing and Skipton Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Margam who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Margam conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Margam - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this arrangement the leaseholders enjoy being in charge if their destiny and notwithstanding that a managing agent is frequently employed where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. What restrictions are there in the Margam Lease? What is the length of the lease?