Are you able to vouch for a Barclays Direct approved Whitland conveyancing conveyancer finish our home move within 28 days? Would it be better to use a local Whitland practice or an online comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Whitland conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Whitland. Approach some well established firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your expectations together with your reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that appears most efficient.

3 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Whitland completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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.

Is it possible to transfer to a new conveyancer as I have to instruct a firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing list. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Whitland round the corner but the firm is not approved by Godiva Mortgages Ltd

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Whitland on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Whitland. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Whitland.

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a house in Cardiff but live in Whitland. My solicitor (who is 250 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Whitland who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Whitland based

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Whitland conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Whitland conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Whitland conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not? Can they put you in touch with clients in Whitland who can give a testimonial?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Whitland - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

How much is the ground rent and service charge? The answer will be important as a) areas can cause problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have all the details You should want to discover as much as you can concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters like the tidiness of the common parts. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants whether they are happy with them. On a final note, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically what you get for your money.