I need some expedited conveyancing in Llantrisant as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Llantrisant the following are examples of issues that can crop up and adversely impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How does conveyancing in Llantrisant differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Llantrisant contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because new home sellers in Llantrisant tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Llantrisant or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Llantrisant is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Llantrisant are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Llantrisant you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Llantrisant 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 residence.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Llantrisant for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training reasons.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Llantrisant conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Llantrisant conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Llantrisant conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

What volume of lease extensions have they completed in Llantrisant in the last 12 months? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?

Llantrisant Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

This question is important as a) areas may cause problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have all the details For most Llantrisant leaseholds the outlay for major works are not wrapped into the maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Llantrisant require leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for major works. The majority of Llantrisant leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service bill for the upkeep of the building levied on behalf of the landlord. Should you buy the apartment you will have to meet this amount, normally quarterly during the year. This may differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common grounds. There will also be a ground rent to be met yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant sum, say about £25-£75 but you need to enquire it because sometimes it could be prohibitively expensive.