It has come to my attention via my financial adviser that my Radyr lawyer is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. How can I be sure that this is correct?
You need to contact your Radyr lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Radyr conveyancing firm that is on the conveyancing panel for your bank.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must leave my let out apartment in Radyr by 17/3/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your letting unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers side, try to a target completion date that all parties will aim towards
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Radyr and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Radyr. We have lived in Radyr for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
I am looking for a flat up to £305k and found one near me in Radyr I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Radyr for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
My husband and I are one month into a residential purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Radyr. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
A lawyer would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you need to make them aware of the replacement solicitor and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid added expenses and complications. So that should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Radyr
I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Radyr. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Radyr ?
Most houses in Radyr are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Radyr in which case you should be looking for a Radyr conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I invested in buying a garden flat in Radyr, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Radyr with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2086
With only 60 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £20,000 and £23,000 plus costs.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.