We see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Pentyrch?

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

Will my conveyancer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Pentyrch.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors conducting conveyancing in Pentyrch. Some people will purchase a house in Pentyrch, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Pentyrch. The conventional set of information given to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the vendor to discover if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the owner, then a purchaser could issue a legal claim for losses stemming from an misleading response. A purchaser’s conveyancers should also order an environmental search. This should disclose if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be conducted.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Pentyrch in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Pentyrch. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Pentyrch. Do I follow his recommendation?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Pentyrch conveyancing lawyer the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or family who have experience in using the firm that you are contemplating using.

We are in the process of purchasing a house in Pentyrch. Can the conveyancing practitioner have our purchase price private from sites such as Zoopla. Is this achievable and how?

HM Land Registry are legally bound to note price paid information on a register of the title for residential properties nationwide including premises in Pentyrch. The Title Register is a public document, so HM Land Registry would be breaking the law if they failed to allow access to the register.

You can ask HMLR to hide the price paid entry but the response would be a No.