Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Caerleon prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Caerleon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How difficult is it to swap solicitor as I have to retain one who is on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing list. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Caerleon five minutes from me but he is not approved by Barnsley Building Society

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Caerleon on the Barnsley Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Caerleon. In utilising search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Caerleon.

My father-in-law has urged me to instruct his conveyancers in Caerleon. Should I find my own solicitor?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Caerleon conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have recommendations from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Caerleon from the point of view of saving time on the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Caerleon can be bypassed if you appoint lawyers as soon as your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information which will be required by the buyers’ solicitors.
Many freeholders or Management Companies in Caerleon charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management pack can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most usual reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Caerleon. If there is a history of any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is essential that these are settled before the property is marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be concerned about purchasing a flat where a dispute is unsettled. You may have to bite the bullet and discharge any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic as opposed to unsettled. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the Management Company, you should ensure that you have the original share document. Organising a duplicate share certificate can be a lengthy process and frustrates many a Caerleon conveyancing transaction. If a reissued share is required, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (if applicable) for this as soon as possible.

Caerleon Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Who manages the block? Be sure to investigate if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Caerleon leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Caerleon. If you like the propertyin Caerleon but your cat can’t make the move with you then you have a very difficult decision. Is there a share of the freehold?

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Caerleon being on the bank conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our mortgage company?

We do not recommend specific Caerleon firms as the right Caerleon conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Caerleon knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..