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Reasons to use our Lisvane conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Lisvane conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Lisvane lawyer are the key to a successful Lisvane conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Lisvane regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Lisvane and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Lisvane conveyancer have established excellent links with Lisvane local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Lisvane.
  • 5 Lisvane lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Lisvane conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lisvane since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lisvane

In the event thatI were to buy a straightforward housein Lisvane mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much would I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Lisvane?

Any savings you would gain would be limited to the Lisvane conveyancing searches. The property lawyer is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with the vendors solicitor, stamp duty submission, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge however it will not be significant.

I own a freehold residence in Lisvane yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Lisvane and has limited impact for conveyancing in Lisvane but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Lisvane

It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Lisvane conveyancing quote. 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 know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Lisvane. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?

Having to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you should appoint a conveyancing practitioner soon as you are facing a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the purchase. All auction property will have a bespoke legal pack. This will include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

We previously instructed solicitors based in Lisvane on the Co-operative solicitor panel. They have just billed me a further fee for handling the Co-operative mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Co-operative?

As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your solicitor can levy a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Co-operative but by your Lisvane lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Co-operative panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many firms include it on their overall fee.

I need some quick conveyancing in Lisvane as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line within 3 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Lisvane the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Lisvane I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Lisvane for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

Expecting to complete next month on a studio apartment in Lisvane. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Lisvane should include some of the following:

    The total extent of the demise. This may be the apartment itself but may incorporate a attic or basement if relevant. It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease permits you to alter or upgrade anything in the property- you must be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is mandated necessary The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. You should have a good understanding of the building insurance provisions Setting out your rights in relation to the communal areas in the building.For instance, does the lease grant a right of way over an accessway or staircase?
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Lisvane please enquire of your lawyer in advance of your conveyancing in Lisvane.

Lisvane Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will increase the service fees? What restrictions are there in the Lisvane Lease? It would be wise to find out if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. By way of example it is very common in Lisvane leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Lisvane. If you like the flatin Lisvane however your cat can’t move with you then you will be presented with a difficult determination.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lisvane regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lisvane practicing in commercial conveyancing in Lisvane. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Emyr Pierce Solicitors, 1 Heol Y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 6HA
  • James Morgan, 18a Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14 1DG
  • Caswell Jones, Portcullis House, 18 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, CF83 1JN
  • Malekin Law Limited, 270 North Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 3BL
  • Hek Jones Limited, Hek Jones, 104 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14 3LY

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Lisvane regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Lisvane but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Susan Cotter & Co, 63 Merthyr Road, CF14 1DD
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, Brunel House, CF24 0ZZ
  • Griffiths Ings Property Lawyers Limited, 9 Kings Road, CF11 9BZ
  • West Coast Conveyancing Limited, 9 Kings Road, CF11 9BZ
  • Beverly Davies Penny, Brunswick House, CF5 1LJ

Planning law solicitors in Lisvane regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lisvane with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Hek Jones Limited, Hek Jones, 104 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14 3LY
  • Thomas Simon Limited, 62 Newport Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 0DF
  • Glamorgan Law Llp, 15 St Andrews Crescent, Cf10 3db, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3DB
  • Geldards Llp, Dumfries House, Dumfries Place, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 3ZF
  • Berry Smith Llp, Haywood House, Dumfries Place, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 3GA

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