It is 10 years ago since I acquired my property in Builth Wells. Conveyancing lawyers have now been retained on the sale but I am unable to find my title documents. Is this a problem?
Don’t worry too much. First there is a possibility that the deeds will be with the lender or they could be archived with the solicitor who oversaw the purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Builth Wells involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it is more problematic but is resolvable.
I am buying a right to buy a flat in Builth Wells. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Builth Wells you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Builth Wells.
How can we tell if a Builth Wells conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Builth Wells getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Builth Wells. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Builth Wells on 2/1/2026, valuation was booked 2 days after, all came back fine. Conveyancer instructed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Yorkshire BS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Yorkshire BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
The deeds to my house can not be found. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Builth Wells 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?
In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware exactly where to look for all the appropriate paperwork so you can purchase or sell your house without a hitch. Where copies can’t be found, your lawyer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the property.
How does conveyancing in Builth Wells differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Builth Wells approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because builders in Builth Wells typically acquire the site, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Builth Wells or who has acted in the same development.
Is it simple use the search app to select a conveyancing lawyer in Builth Wells on the approved list for my lender?
Step one is to pick a lender such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Chelsea Building Society or Barclays Direct then specify your preferred area for example Builth Wells. Conveyancing practices in Builth Wells and nationally will then be identified.