We are about to sign contracts for a property in Hengoed. We encountered a snag. The mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society runs out on 26/1/2026 but the owners are putting forward a completion date of 28/1/2026. Can one extend the mortgage offer?
The person best placed to address this question is your conveyancer who will determine if they should be discussing with the bank, vendor’s conveyancers, property agents or possibly all three taking into account the history of your conveyancing as of today.
We're in Hengoed, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Santander , and our solicitor is on the Santander conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Santander conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Hengoed but how do I know who I should use?
Do not opt for the lowest Hengoed conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
My lawyer has informed me that breach of easement insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Hengoed?
The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Barclays and The Royal Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Hengoed. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Co-operative be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Co-operative your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Co-operative. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Co-operative where a lease fails to meet these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Hengoed.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Hengoed. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hengoed
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I am downsizing from my property. My previous conveyancers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Hengoed if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Hengoed. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I need to switch lawyers as my Hengoed lawyer is not on the lender's approved list of conveyancing solicitors. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
If you haven't yet appointed a conveyancer to commence the conveyancing and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Hengoed that you're thinking of instructing.