I was recommended to a conveyancer who has given a fee estimate £1700 for freehold conveyancing in Brymbo. I’m hoping to downsize from a purpose built detached home for £150,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Brymbo?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are content to invest time comparing charges you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, you maycome to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can represent your mortgage company. You can utilise our comparison tool to find a Brymbo conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Brymbo.

I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Brymbo but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Brymbo and has limited impact for conveyancing in Brymbo but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Brymbo. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Given that you are now exchanged you must find a conveyancing solicitor soon as you will have a pending a drop dead date to complete the deal. Every auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the legal pack should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You should give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

I am the single beneficiary of my late father’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Brymbo. The Brymbo property was put into my name in November. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in November. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The CML handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be caught by that. How practical a view lenders take of it, depend on the lender as this requirement is principally there to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

How can we know in advance if a Brymbo conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Brymbo obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Brymbo I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Brymbo suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

How do I identify a Brymbo law firm on the Britannia conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the tool on this page. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Brymbo conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Brymbo conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to see if they are on the Britannia approved list