In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Roath? Is this really necessary?

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Roath. Nowadays you will not be able to proceed with any conveyancing process without first providing proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a bank statement. Please note that if you are providing your driving licence as proof of identification it must be both the paper section as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory without the other.

Evidence of the source of money is required in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Don’t be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancer must have this information on file. Your Roath conveyancing solicitor will need to see evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any monies from you into their client account and they should also ask further queries regarding the source of funds.

How simple is it to transfer to a new firm as I have to appoint one who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Roath five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Bank of Ireland

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Roath on the Bank of Ireland panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Roath. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Roath.

My step-father has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in Roath. Should I find my own solicitor?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Roath conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get referrals from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.

I wish to let out my leasehold flat in Roath. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Your lease governs the relationship between the freeholder and you the flat owner; in particular, it will set out if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. The majority of leases in Roath do not prevent strict prohibition on subletting – such a clause would undoubtedly devalue the flat. Instead, there is usually simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a copy of the sublease.

Roath Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

What restrictions are contained in the Roath Lease? Its a good idea to find out as much as you can about the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask other tenants whether they are happy with them. In conclusion, find out the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?

What can I do to find out who owns a house in Roath?

Assuming that the premises is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have requisite details of the address of the property, you should be able to see results from the the Land Registry of the registered owner for a a minimal charge.