We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Mumbles?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Mumbles.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Mumbles 10 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware precisely where to find all the relevant paperwork so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be located, your conveyancer may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your property.

I am 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the high street agent to carry out the conveyancing in Mumbles. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? In the event that it has you must inform them of the new conveyancer and ensure the loan are re-sent. The conveyancer should be on the banks panel to avoid added fees and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Mumbles

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Mumbles. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is registered - and almost all are in Mumbles - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Mumbles Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

The best form of lease structure is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the lessees enjoy control and even though a managing agent is frequently employed if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders. Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that could increase the maintenance charges? Is there a share of the freehold?

My partner and I intend to acquire our first home in Mumbles. Conveyancing lawyer already selected. The financial consultant suggested that a survey is not necessary as the house was only constructed in 1997.

At the very least you should order a Home Buyer's Report. Given the residence was constructed over a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could suffice. The report should highlight any apparent problems and recommend additional investigation if appropriate. If there are any signs of material issues get a comprehensive Building Survey from the beginning.