My previous solicitor has given a fee calculation of £1150 for no move no fee conveyancing in Pentwyn. I’m looking to sell a purpose built house for £250,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Pentwyn?
The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. Where you are happy to spend time comparing costs you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £125. On the other hand, you couldlive to rue opting for an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to check that the solicitor can also act for your lender. You can make use of our search tool to find a Pentwyn conveyancing practice on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Pentwyn.
My property lawyer in Pentwyn is not listed on the Aldermore Conveyancing Panel. Can I still retain my prefered solicitor even though they are excluded from the Aldermore list of approved lawyers?
Your options are as follows:
- Carry on with your existing Pentwyn solicitors but Aldermore will need to instruct a lawyer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing charges and cause delays.
- Get a new lawyer to act in the purchase, not forgetting to check they are Aldermore approved.
- Try to convince your Aldermore solicitor to try to join the Aldermore panel
Me and my brother have a renovated Edwardian property in Pentwyn. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Barnsley Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Pentwyn and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
How does conveyancing in Pentwyn differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Pentwyn approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Pentwyn usually acquire the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Pentwyn or who has acted in the same development.
What tools are available to search for a Pentwyn solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.
You can use the search on this page. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Pentwyn conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Pentwyn conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the Clydesdale panel
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Pentwyn for my remortgage. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training requirements.