Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to to identify firms on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Cardiff?
We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.
Just bought a semi-detached house in Cardiff , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Cardiff conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be certain the post completion formalities are dealt with.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Cardiff registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted delays. Registration occurs after the purchaser is living at the premises therefore an expedited registration is not always top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
My business partner and I are hoping to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Cardiff for under £2000?
We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Cardiff, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or phone so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a residence in Neath but I am based in Cardiff. My lawyer (approximately 200 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Cardiff to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Cardiff
I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Cardiff. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Cardiff ?
The majority of houses in Cardiff are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Cardiff in which case you should be shopping around for a Cardiff conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.
Cardiff Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to buying
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What prohibitions are contained in the Cardiff Lease? Who are the managing agents? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?
As a tenant I am on the hook for a service charge for my appartment in Cardiff. As a result of flawed financial planning I slipped behind with remittance. The freeholders agreed a settlement plan but there is still two outstanding at the current time.
I now wish to dispose of the property and I am worried this could hold me back if I have to settle the arrears first. I'd like to sell up and subsequently discharge the arrears from the proceeds - is this practicable?
Do check with the conveyancing practitioner dealing with your Cardiff conveyancing but one option could be to agree for the debt to be transferred to the purchasers. The final price payable would be adjusted to reflect the amount of debt they assume. They could then discharge the outstanding monies after completion of the purchase.