I instructed a local solicitor for our conveyancing in Pentre last week. Looking through the Terms I seewe are liable for fees even if the sale aborts. Should I ditch them and use a web based firm promising no move no charge conveyancing in Pentre?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to cover those cases that do not go ahead. Dont forget that these schemes generally do not cover outlay for example Pentre conveyancing search charges.
When will exchange of contracts take place for purchase conveyancing in Pentre and do I need to be at the lawyers office?
Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Pentre you are welcome to come in to sign contracts. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we recommend offer a countrywide conveyancing service and give as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you by post or email. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the conveyancer to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Pentre)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Pentre. The property agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Pentre to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has Seventy One years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We have agreed to purchase a house in Pentre. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Yorkshire BS be concerned?
Given that your lender is Yorkshire BS your lawyer must check the conveyancing requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Yorkshire BS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Yorkshire BS where a lease fails to comply with these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Pentre.
We expect to receive a OIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any Pentre solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Pentre solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.
I currently have a mortgage with Nationwide for my property in Pentre. Conveyancing was finalised months ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Nationwide?
You must advise Nationwide before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Nationwide’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Nationwide will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Nationwide directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Nationwide conveyancing panel solicitor.
I am buying a new build apartment in Pentre. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pentre
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The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent has warned us that the vendor will only proceed if we appoint their preferred conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Pentre
We suspect that the owner is unaware of this requirement. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is counter productive. Try to communicate with the owners directly and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Pentre conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing figures set by senior management.