I'm in the process of transferring my domestic mortgage to a Buy to Let Chelsea Building Society mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I need a conveyancer as part of the process. I had a chat my former Creigiau conveyancing firm who dealt with the legals when I first purchased the house. The fee estimate supplied of £575 plus disbursements is an eye-watering amount to do this as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s simply a bog-standard refinance.
The estimate does seem a little overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to shave off some of the cost by perhaps £125. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the assistance the firm offered you couldlive to regret opting for an an unknown lawyer. If is important to ensure that the solicitor can act for Chelsea Building Society. Do employ our search tool to choose a Creigiau conveyancing firm on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Creigiau.
I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my let out property in Creigiau by 14/1/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice for your tenancy until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and ask them to they cajole the owners solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will work to achieve
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Creigiau? Why is this being asked of me?
To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Creigiau conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing where you live.
Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are obliged by law to investigate not simply the identity of conveyancing clients but also the source of the money that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this will lead to your lawyer terminating their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the relevant authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.
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I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Creigiau. I've discover a site which appears to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? 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?
I am intending to let out my leasehold flat in Creigiau. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
The lease dictates relations between the landlord and you the flat owner; specifically, it will indicate if subletting is banned, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. The majority of leases in Creigiau do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would adversely affect the market value the flat. Instead, there is usually simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a copy of the tenancy agreement.
I purchased a split level flat in Creigiau, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Creigiau with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2090
You have 65 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.