Can you recommend a Norwich and Peterborough Building Society sanctioned Mumbles conveyancing solicitor that can complete within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a local Mumbles firm or an online conveyancer?
We can recommend some very good Mumbles conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Mumbles. Approach some well established firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on your deadline. Select the lawyer that appears most efficient.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Mumbles. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 27/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when purchasing a property in Mumbles? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some homeowners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance to the chancel within the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Mumbles?
Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you may expect lawyers delivering conveyancing in Mumbles to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
How easy is it to use your search app to select a conveyancing solicitor in Mumbles on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as National Westminster Bank, Virgin Money or Platform Home Loans Ltd then type in your location for example Mumbles. Conveyancing firms in Mumbles and beyond will then be listed.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Mumbles. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Mumbles conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Mumbles conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Mumbles conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? How many lease extensions have they completed in Mumbles in the last twenty four months?
I inherited a ground floor flat in Mumbles, conveyancing having been completed in 2001. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent properties in Mumbles with an extended lease are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2097
You have 72 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.