We previously chose solicitors located in Woolacombe on the Principality solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a further amount for dealing with the Principality mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Principality?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your conveyancing practitioner can levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by Principality but by your Woolacombe property lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Principality panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

Can I be sure that the Woolacombe conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Woolacombe obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

My offer was accepted on a house in Woolacombe on 2/12/2024, valuation was booked five days after, received a clean bill of health. Solicitor instructed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Leeds Building Society and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Are Leeds Building Society entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Woolacombe ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may not grant a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Woolacombe. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Woolacombe especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Woolacombe.

Taking into account that I will soon part with 450k on a garden flat in Woolacombe I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor regarding thehouse move prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Woolacombe.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in Woolacombe should be the figure that you end up paying.

My father has encouraged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Woolacombe. Do I take his recommendation?

No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are contemplating using.

I would like to let out my leasehold apartment in Woolacombe. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Some leases for properties in Woolacombe do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

Woolacombe Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? How much is the ground rent and service charge?