We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Cardiff found on your site but stumbled across some other quotes via the web look cheaper – how come?
There are numerous conveyancing organisations marketing at first sight what seems to be very low prices. You should think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the legal work. Some hide fees deep into the terms of engagement. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Cardiff neverdo this.
Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the primary cause of delay in Cardiff house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Cardiff.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Cardiff is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Cardiff are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Cardiff you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cardiff may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Cardiff. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Cardiff conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Cardiff conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Cardiff conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:
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How many lease extensions have they conducted in Cardiff in the last year? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
I acquired a 1st floor flat in Cardiff, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Cardiff with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2092
With 67 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £10,500 and £12,000 plus legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
My father-in-law mentioned that when choosing a conveyancing solicitors they must be approved by your mortgage company. It happens to be my first house move but I have an AIP with Santander and I already have a family conveyancing lawyer in Cardiff at the ready. Does Birmingham Midhshires need an approved solicitor to be instructed? Does a list of panel firms even exist so I can choose a conveyancing lawyer in Cardiff?
You need to choose a solicitor that is on the Birmingham Midhshires panel. Simply call your preferred Cardiff conveyancing solicitor and ask if they are on the Birmingham Midhshires panel. If they are not approved you have a number of alternatives open to you here:
- Carry on with your preferred Cardiff lawyer but Birmingham Midhshires will no doubt retain a conveyancing practitioner on their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional fees and potential frustration.
- Get a new lawyer to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the Birmingham Midhshires conveyancing panel.
- Convince your lawyer to pull out all the stops to join the Birmingham Midhshires conveyancing panel.