I am one month into the sale of my apartment in Cyncoed and the estate agent has just text me to warn that the purchasers are changing their solicitor. The reason given is that the bank will only work with property lawyers on their approved list. On what basis would a big named mortgage company only work with specific solicitors rather the firm that they want to select for their conveyancing in Cyncoed ?
Mortgage companies have always had an approved set of law firms that can represent them, but in the past few years big names such as Santander, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have worked with them for decades.
Lending institutions point to the increase in fraud as the reason for the reduction – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to oversee. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Plenty of firms are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are unlikely to have any sway in the decision.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Cyncoed costs more?
In short, leasehold conveyancing in Cyncoed and Cardiff usually involve extra hours of investigation compared to freehold transactions. This includes reviewing the lease, liaising with the landlord concerning the service of required notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, procuring the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.
I am aiming to move house in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Cyncoed. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this page.
On the day of completion you can pick up the house keys from the estate agent but this should only be done when the previous owners solicitors confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. You can inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Cyncoed or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Cyncoed.
I am buying a victorian detached house in Cyncoed. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will legal investigations on the property include enquiries to determine if these works are permitted?
Your property lawyer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Cyncoed will on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain alterations or require the permission of a 3rd party. Certain additions need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in April 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Lloyds are being a right pain. The Cyncoed solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Lloyds are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
How does conveyancing in Cyncoed differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Cyncoed come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Cyncoed typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Cyncoed or who has acted in the same development.
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I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Cyncoed. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Cyncoed ?
The majority of houses in Cyncoed are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Cyncoed in which case you should be looking for a Cyncoed conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.
Cyncoed Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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Best to be warned whether redecorating or some other major work is anticipated to be shared by the leasehold owners and may well materially increase the the maintenance costs or necessitate a one time invoice. Is there a share of the freehold? What is the annual service fee and ground rent?