Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to to identify practices on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Pontyclun?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a residence in Pontyclun? or I am told that there is an ancient law that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Pontyclun?

Unless a prior acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors delivering conveyancing in Pontyclun to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I bought my house on 11 July and my personal details are still not registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Pontyclun expressed confidence that it should be dealt with in less than a month. Are transfers in Pontyclun uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Pontyclun registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration occurs once the new owner has moved in to the premises therefore 'speed' is not typically an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Pontyclun differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Pontyclun approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because new home sellers in Pontyclun tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Pontyclun or who has acted in the same development.

Why do Pontyclun conveyancing charges are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

If acquiring a leasehold property there is more work involved purely due to the fact that usually there are further parties involved in the form of the freeholder and/or Management Agents. As part of a lawyers enquiries they will check that all ground rent and service charges are paid up to date amongst other general leasehold matters. For this reason, the Sellers lawyers usually have to refer to the freeholder or Managing Agent for their replies to our questions. This may be time consuming and beyond the lawyers control