We decided to go with a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Swansea East last week. Reviewing the fine print it is apparent thatI am responsible for charges even if the sale doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to instruct a web based solicitor practice promising no completion no charge conveyancing in Swansea East?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover those cases that do not proceed. You should be mindful that these promotions generally do not cover outlay e.g. Swansea East conveyancing search costs.

In reading moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing lawyer in Swansea East, most post that I should look for a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It includes numerous partnerships who handle conveyancing in Swansea East.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Swansea East. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Swansea East of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Swansea East. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Swansea East

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

A couple of months ago I was informed by my lender that their panel solicitors operate no move no fee basis for conveyancing in Swansea East. My purchase did not proceed yet the solicitors have requested search fees! They are stating that the fees are nothing to do with their fees!

in promising "no sale no fee" Swansea East conveyancing firms are foregoing their charges for any work carried out. We must stress this is not to be regarded as an insurance scheme. Disbursements aren’t covered – where the lawyer have to pay money out to other people, for example Swansea East local search fees