We decided to go with a high street firm for my conveyancing in Barry Island last week. Reviewing the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatI am on the hook for fees even if the sale aborts. Should I go with them or choose an on-line lawyer offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Barry Island?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to neutralise those cases that do not go ahead. Do bear in mind that these deals rarely protect you from outlay for instance Barry Island conveyancing search fees.

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Barry Island. 95% of the flats have already been sold. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Barry Island?

You are taking a significant risk in failing carrying out Barry Island conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. Where speed and expenses are top of your issues you should discuss with your conveyancer about the options such as lack of search insurance available to you

The deeds to our property are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Barry Island 4 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?

These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware precisely where to look for all the suitable paperwork so you can purchase or sell your property without a hitch. Where duplicates can’t be located, your lawyer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the premises.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a property in Swansea but I am based in Barry Island. My lawyer (based 250 miles awayneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Barry Island who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Barry Island

My solicitors in Barry Island have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the bank. Is it case that being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?

Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the lender Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the bank directly.