My friend's step-father is a solicitor. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Tonypandy?

You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. Whilst amounts seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is the case with most professions.

In the event thatI was to purchase a simple residential propertyin Tonypandy for cash and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much would I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Tonypandy?

Any savings you would make would be isolated to the Tonypandy conveyancing searches. The lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the sellers conveyancer, SDLT return, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge but it won't be significant.

I own a freehold house in Tonypandy yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Tonypandy and has limited impact for conveyancing in Tonypandy but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.

I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Tonypandy. Does the solicitor arrange an energy assessment or it is for me to see to?

Following the demise of Home Packs, energy performance certificates was retained a mandatory part of moving house. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand before the property is marketed. This is not a task that lawyers normally organise. If you are instructing a Tonypandy conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy performance certificates given their relationships with reputable Tonypandy energy assessors

My aunt advised me that in buying a property in Tonypandy there could be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Tonypandy which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Tonypandy should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Please help - my lawyer advises that chancel insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Tonypandy?

The right level of chancel indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Tonypandy I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Tonypandy in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.