I am in need of a property lawyer. Do I opt for a web based conveyancer as opposed to a high street Pencoed conveyancing solicitor?

Pencoed is a special area, where local knowledge helps. The laid-back lifestyle has it’s attractions – just not when it comes to your conveyancing. The conveyancers that we endorse display well rounded Pencoed knowledge with a positive, hands-onattitude that ensures the conveyancing to progress hassle free. It will certainly help that they enjoy long term rapport with mortgage brokers, estate agents, valuers and counterpart Pencoed conveyancing solicitors

It is 10 years ago since I purchased my house in Pencoed. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been retained on the sale but I can't locate my title deeds. Is this a problem?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be with the lender or they may still be with the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in all probability the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Pencoed relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

A colleague suggested that where I am purchasing in Pencoed I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is sometimes included in the estimate for your Pencoed conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about Pencoed around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Pencoed Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Pencoed.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Pencoed. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Pencoed are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Pencoed so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Pencoed conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Pencoed - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Does the lease have in excess of 85 years left? It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being put on or some other major work is anticipated to be shared between the tenants and could well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance charges or result in a one time payment. Who takes charge for maintaining and repairing the block?

Me and mywife and I are are looking to find a trustworthy conveyancing lawyer in Pencoed to help me sell my flat. I I am concerned about being overcharged but with lots of Pencoed conveyancing practices out there...who do I opt for?

Where you have not instructed a solicitor in the past, a trustworthy recommendation via relatives or friends is a preferable starting point and is often a good gauge of quality. As an alternative option, do review the client references published on your conveyancer’s website or make use of our search tool to find a conveyancing lawyer in Pencoed.