Please could you vouch for a Coventry Building Society allowed Cardiff conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within a short deadline? Am I best advised to choose a high street Cardiff solicitor or a factory type comparison site?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Cardiff conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Cardiff. Approach some well established law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Select the one that you trust.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Cardiff costs more?
Cardiff leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Cardiff is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Cardiff are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Cardiff you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cardiff may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
My father-in-law has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Cardiff. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Cardiff conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to have referrals from friends or family who have actually experience in using the solicitor you're considering.
Builders have suggested I use a conveyancing practitioner and I've obtained an estimate from them. They are almost £400 less expensive than my local Cardiff conveyancer. Should I use them?
Builders frequently have panels of conveyancing practitioners who are quick and who know the developer’s contract and lawyer. As many developers offer an inducement to select their approved conveyancer for this reason, any increased fees can be avoided and a builder won't recommend a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the transaction stall when they demand an exchange within a tight deadline. A counter-argument for not opting for the recommended lawyer is that they may prove hesitant to fight for your interests for fear of upsetting the developer. If you worry that this may be the situation you should keep with your local Cardiff property lawyer.