We are purchasing a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Morriston who is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Morriston.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Morriston. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Morriston in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Morriston. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My partner has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Morriston. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Morriston conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or family who have used the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.
I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Morriston. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Morriston should include some of the following:
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Responsibility for maintaining the window frames The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. You would want to be sent a copy of the lease What options are available to the landlord where you have breached the provisions of the lease? Whether your lease provides for a reserve account for major works?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Morriston - A selection of Queries before buying
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Are there any major works in the planning that will add a premium to the maintenance costs? This question is useful as a) areas may result in problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will wish to have all the details Is there a share of the freehold?
My wife and I soon to complete buying a property in Morriston but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have negotiated compensation from the vendor of £2k by way of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my bank will not agree to this. Should they have been notified?
The property lawyer being on the lender approved list is required to disclose to the lender of any amendments to the purchase figure. In the event that you prohibit your lawyer to report the reduction to your bank then they would need to disinstructing themselves from representing you and the lender.