We are due to move property in May. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Machynlleth. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from your property agent however this can only be done after the sellers conveyancers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. After that you should inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Machynlleth or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Machynlleth.

is it true that all Machynlleth solicitor firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Skipton conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be governed by the CLC.

My partner and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Nationwide as we want to carry out improvements to our property in Machynlleth. Do we need to choose a local Machynlleth solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Nationwide would not normally appoint firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.

I have todayfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Machynlleth for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Machynlleth conveyancing specialists.

I am buying a new build apartment in Machynlleth. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Machynlleth

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Machynlleth and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Machynlleth is one of our hundreds of locations in which the firms we work with have offices

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Machynlleth. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Machynlleth are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Machynlleth in which case you should be looking for a Machynlleth conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

I own a garden flat in Machynlleth, conveyancing formalities finalised 10 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Machynlleth with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2082

You have 58 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £22,800 and £26,400 plus 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 extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.