I am in a contract race with another buyer for a property in Dunvant. What can be done to expedite the conveyancing process?
In a situation where the seller is applying pressure to exchange it is highly recommended that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and know-how. It is possible that they would have conducted previousproperties in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Dunvant conveyancing lawyer. Second, ensure that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is estimated that just under twenty per cent of Dunvant conveyancing transactions are delayed or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the home move being frustrated by as much as three weeks. It is understood that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home moves annually. Many Dunvant conveyancing practices can not act for certain lenders so do check as early as possible.
I have just over seventy years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Dunvant. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 10/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I'm purchasing my first flat in Dunvant with a mortgage from Chelsea Building Society. The sellers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not to tell my lawyer about this extras as it would jeopardize my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I'm refinancing my current home to a BTL loan with Godiva Mortgages Ltd and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on a second property. The location we are interested in is Dunvant. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two banks and tie in the transactions?
Do use our search tool on this site to check that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are your lawyer should be able to tie up the two transactions but you should talk with you lawyer and specify your expectations and needs.
My cousin has recommend that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Dunvant. Do I follow his advice?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Dunvant conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to get feedback from friends or family who have actually experience in using the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.
I would be grateful if you would clarify what my options are if my Dunvant conveyancing searches reveals detrimental results?
Normally, the majority of issues arising from Dunvant conveyancing search results can be handled ahead of completion or indemnity insurance may be taken. It is crucial to note that even though you may be purchasing the premises and may be willing to live with the search results, your lender may not, and ultimately have the final decision.