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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil

I am buying a right to buy a flat in Merthyr Tydfil. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Merthyr Tydfil.

Me and my partner are purchasing a flat in Merthyr Tydfil. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to deposit funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Merthyr Tydfil

Do not opt for the cheapest Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am buying a property in Merthyr Tydfil. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Coventry BS be concerned?

Given that your lender is Coventry BS your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Coventry BS. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Coventry BS where a lease does not satisfy these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Merthyr Tydfil.

A colleague recommended that where I am buying in Merthyr Tydfil I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out important information about Merthyr Tydfil around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Merthyr Tydfil Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Merthyr Tydfil.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Merthyr Tydfil before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may not give a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My husband and I plan to acquire our first property in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing lawyer already instructed. The financial consultant pointed out that a survey is not necessary as the property was only built in 2001.

At the very least you should order a Home Buyer's Report. Given the residence was built over a decade ago the property will be without a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report could suffice. They will highlight any obvious issues and suggest further investigation if relevant. If there are any indications of material issues get a comprehensive structural survey.

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