Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Maesteg even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance if I wish to buy a shop in Maesteg with a loan from Godiva Mortgages Ltd?
Our search tool is mainly utilised to locate domestic conveyancing solicitors in Maesteg but we have recorded at the end of this page some Maesteg commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the solicitors directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Godiva Mortgages Ltd
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Maesteg?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Maesteg. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Maesteg differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Maesteg come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because new home sellers in Maesteg usually buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Maesteg or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Maesteg in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Maesteg. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Maesteg for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
Why do I have to send my conveyancing practitioner with numerous items of identification ahead of starting my conveyancing in Maesteg?
Maesteg solicitors are duty bound by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current Money Laundering legislation to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a condition of your bank where you are taking a mortgage. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to Land Tax and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and DOB.