At what point does exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Pontypridd and do I need to be at the lawyers branch?

Where you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Pontypridd you are invited in to sign contracts. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with provide a nationwide conveyancing service and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the property agreement is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Pontypridd)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

I am assisting my step-mother sell her house in Pontypridd. Will the conveyancer commission an energy assessment or should I organise this?

After the demise of Home Packs, EPC’s was kept a compulsory element of moving property. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned in advance of the property being marketed. This is not something that law firms ordinarily organise. If you are using a Pontypridd conveyancing lawyer they might help arrange energy assessments given their contacts with reputable Pontypridd assessors

I am buying a terrace house in Pontypridd. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these alterations were previously refused?

Your solicitor should check the registered title as conveyancing in Pontypridd can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of alterations or need the consent of another owner. Some additions call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

is it true that all Pontypridd solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the practice would be governed by the CLC.

3 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Pontypridd took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Pontypridd. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pontypridd

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Pontypridd ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Pontypridd. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.