My partner’s dad is a solicitor. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Ponthir?
It’s a good idea to get 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this site. The amounts do contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must leave my rented flat in Ponthir by 18/11/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim to achieve
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Ponthir 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?
You no longer need to have the physical original deeds to evidence that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
I am purchasing a new build house in Ponthir with a loan from Bank of Scotland. The sellers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not inform my conveyancer about the side-deal as it could adversely affect my loan with Bank of Scotland. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the UK Finance website. UK Finance form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Ponthir is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Ponthir are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Ponthir you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ponthir may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
My wife and I have selected a Ponthir conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have picked up in the Ts and Cs that they are not overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. Should I be concerned or is that the norm with conveyancing practitioner?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They should be governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set strict obligations in relation to monies sitting by them.