Our lawyer has discovered a a problem with the lease for the apartment we are buying in St Athan. The other side have put forward defective title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our property lawyer says that he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the lender?
Even though you have a mortgage offer from the lender does not mean to say that the property will meet their conditions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. You and the lender are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in St Athan. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/5/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I am due to move home in July. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in St Athan. Conveyancing lawyer was found prior to coming across your site.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from your property agent but this can only happen once the sellers lawyers confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. After that you can advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in St Athan or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in St Athan.
Can I be sure that the St Athan conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in St Athan 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 transaction.
I am expecting a OIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any St Athan solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint St Athan solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home can not be found. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in St Athan 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be evidenced by HMLR under a Title Number. It is possible to conduct a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and order up to date copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for £20 inclusive of VAT.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in St Athan for my purchase. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training purposes.
There are plenty of properties in St Athan on unadopted roads. We are acquiring one such house. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of buying a property on a private road?
St Athan conveyancing firms are used to transacting houseson unadopted roads. Your lawyer will investigate Land Registry data to find any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. Where one exists, the road should be maintained and appear nicer than council owned.