I am getting a offer of a home loan from Halifax. I intend to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Newbridge. Does the Halifax Solicitor panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my rented property in Newbridge by 14/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, notify to your lawyer and request that they chase the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Newbridge what would it be?
Do not opt for the lowest Newbridge conveyancing fees. 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 just bought a flat at auction in Newbridge. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?
Given that you have now for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to find a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of priority as you are faced with a pending a fixed date to complete the transaction. An auction property will have a bespoke auction pack. This will include most,if not all of the documents that your conveyancer will need. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You need to hand this to the conveyancer working for you ASAP. Do make sure that your finances are organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
My wife and I purchasing a victorian detached house in Newbridge. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these alterations are prohibited?
Your conveyancer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Newbridge will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain alterations or require the consent of another owner. Some additions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Newbridge ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Newbridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Newbridge to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Newbridge for my home move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, 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, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.