My fiance’s dad is a conveyancing practitioner. I hope that I will receive preferential rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Lisvane?

It’s wise to get multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that estimates seem to contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is the case with most professions.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one near me in Lisvane I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Lisvane in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 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 existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Lisvane for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training purposes.

I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Lisvane which have approximately forty five years unexpired on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a right to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the marketability of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage companies may be unwilling to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We recommend you get professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this arena.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Lisvane, conveyancing was carried out 8 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Lisvane with a long lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2082

You have 60 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

Why is New Build conveyancing in Lisvane more expensive?

Acquiring a new build home is significantly distinct from the standard house buying conveyancing in Lisvane. Firstly sellers usually insist contracts to exchange within a tight deadline, the result being a lot of pressure on your conveyancer to make sure everything is in order. In addition new build premises frequently involve examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Mortgage lender obligations are also more demanding. Given the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.