We are aiming to move home in July. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Cardiff Bay. Conveyancing firm was chosen before I stumbled across your site.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the keys from the property agent however this should only occur once the previous owners lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Cardiff Bay or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Cardiff Bay.
Is it correct that all Cardiff Bay CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Nottingham conveyancing list of approved practices?
It is true that some banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their panels.
After what feels like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in Cardiff Bay accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have offered on on an apartment, but it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other properties in the pipeline. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in Cardiff Bay. What should be my next step? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with RBS?
It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then survey, Cardiff Bay conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must check that your property lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel. As to the subsequent stages this very much dictated by the circumstances of your transaction, motivation for this property and on the state of the market. In a hot market some buyers would apply for the mortgage with RBS and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they ask their solicitor to proceed with the conveyancing in Cardiff Bay.
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Cardiff Bay?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Cardiff Bay will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Cardiff Bay. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Cardiff Bay.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Cardiff Bay it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Cardiff Bay commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Cardiff Bay.
2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Cardiff Bay completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Cardiff Bay ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cardiff Bay. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How do I use the search tool to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Cardiff Bay on the approved list for my bank?
Step one is to select a mortgage company such as Santander, Bank of Scotland or Alliance & Leicester then specify your location e.g. Cardiff Bay. Conveyancing firms in Cardiff Bay and beyond will then be listed.
We today become aware that one of the directors of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Cardiff Bay is an aunty of the seller. Is this permitted?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. Where you are requiring a mortgage then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS- First Active as of 6/6/2026, the requirements read as follows :