Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Llantarnam. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Llantarnam. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Llantarnam

Please supply a car parking plan. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

What does commercial conveyancing in Llantarnam cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Llantarnam covers a wide range of advice, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Llantarnam. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Llantarnam conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Llantarnam conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Llantarnam conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

How many lease extensions have they completed in Llantarnam in the last year? What are the costs for lease extension work?

I bought a 1st floor flat in Llantarnam, conveyancing was carried out January 2010. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Llantarnam with an extended lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2100

With only 75 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.