We were just about to sign contracts for a freehold house in Hirwaun. We encountered a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society runs out on 2/3/2026 but the owners are insisting on a completion date of 4/3/2026. Is it possible to prolong the mortgage expiry date?
The best person to address this question is your lawyer who will determine whether he or she is better off negotiating with the mortgage broker, vendor’s representatives, estate agents or conceivably all parties given what has gone on in your conveyancing as of today.
My colleague advised me that if I am buying in Hirwaun I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is sometimes included in the estimate for your Hirwaun conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Hirwaun around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information about Hirwaun.
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Hirwaun. Now, I need my files however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Hirwaun of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Hirwaun is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Hirwaun are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hirwaun 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 Hirwaun may ascertain 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 property.
In surfing the internet for the phrase on line conveyancing in Hirwaun it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for me?
The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Hirwaun or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Hirwaun vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of companies. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the costs are guaranteed not to to be inflated.
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Hirwaun conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hirwaun conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Hirwaun conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:
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How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation? What are the charges for lease extension work?
I own a basement flat in Hirwaun, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2009. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Hirwaun with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2093
With only 68 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.