Is there a search tool that I can use to check that the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Llay is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Halifax thus paying £175.00 in additional legal bill.

You should take advantage of the search tool on this page. Please choose the lender and type ‘Llay’ or your location and you will see a number of lawyer located in Llay or nearest you.

How does conveyancing in Llay differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Llay come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because house builders in Llay tend to purchase the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Llay or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Llay in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Llay. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Llay to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a residence in Neath but live in Llay. My conveyancer (based 250 kilometers from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Llay to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Llay

I only have Fifty years left on my flat in Llay. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent may be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Llay.

Llay Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

How long is the Lease? It would be prudent to enquire if the the lease contains any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Llay. If you like the propertyin Llay yet your cat can’t make the move with you then you have a very difficult choice.