I went with a Llanwrda based firm for our conveyancing in Llanwrda today. After carefully reading the fine print it is apparent thatI am on the hook for fees even if our purchase aborts. Should I ditch them and use an internet lawyer offering no move no charge conveyancing in Llanwrda?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to offset those conveyances that do not proceed. Dont forget that these offerings tend not to cover expenses e.g. Llanwrda conveyancing search costs.
About to place an offer on a leasehold apartment in Llanwrda. The selling agents assure me that it is usual for flats in Llanwrda to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 years left.
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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 22/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I have justbecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Llanwrda for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Llanwrda conveyancing specialists.
Am I best advised to choose a Llanwrda conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am buying? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal work however her office is a couple of hundredmiles drive away.
The primary upside of using a local Llanwrda conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Llanwrda know how is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust used your friend and in the main were content that must surpass using an unfamiliar Llanwrda conveyancing solicitor just because they are Llanwrda based.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Llanwrda conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Llanwrda conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Llanwrda conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Llanwrda who can give a testimonial? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
I bought a garden flat in Llanwrda, conveyancing formalities finalised April 2000. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Llanwrda with an extended lease are worth £175,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2083
With only 58 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £23,800 and £27,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.
What type of property do your Llanwrda conveyancing quotes relate to?
The quotes provided are only relevant to standard residential homes in England & Wales. Should you have any different requirements such as industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Llanwrda please telephone us to address this further .