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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barry Island

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Barry Island. Almost all the flats have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Barry Island?

Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Barry Island conveyancing process. There are numerous companies conducting Barry Island conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.

Are the BSA intent on creating a searchable register to to identify solicitors on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Barry Island?

Lexsure has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

I am purchasing a new build house in Barry Island with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to budge the price so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The estate agent advised me not to tell my solicitor about the extras as it would adversely affect my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Barry Island. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Barry Island are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Barry Island in which case you should be looking for a Barry Island conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

I own a 1st floor flat in Barry Island, conveyancing having been completed 5 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Barry Island with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2075

With just 51 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £30,400 and £35,200 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

Why can I not complete my conveyancing in Barry Island on May bank holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the money needs to pass between the banks of the purchaser and seller's conveyancer and at present this can only occur on a business day. It is not possible to complete on a weekend either.

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