We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Pontprennau found using your search tool but have come across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem less expensive – why is this?
You can find numerous conveyancing companies advertising what appear to be very low prices. We would encourage you to think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the quality of the conveyancing. Some hide extras deep into the terms and conditions. The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Pontprennau neverbehave this way.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Pontprennau? Is this really warranted?
You are right in these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Pontprennau. However these days you will not be able to complete any conveyancing process without first supplying proof of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a council tax bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as evidence of ID it needs to be both the paper element and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other.
Evidence of the source of monies is required under Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancing solicitor must have this information on record. Your Pontprennau conveyancing lawyer will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any monies from you into their client account and they may also ask further questions regarding the source of monies.
I have 71 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Pontprennau. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing 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 20/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am assisting my mother sell her property in Pontprennau. Does the solicitor arrange the EPC or should I organise this?
Following the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates was left as a compulsory part of moving house. An energy assessment must be to hand before the property is marketed. It is not something that solicitors ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a Pontprennau conveyancing lawyer they might be able to arrange energy assessments given their relationships with reputable Pontprennau providers
We were going to get a AIP from Coventry BS 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 Coventry BS recommend any Pontprennau solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Pontprennau solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Coventry BS through the process.
Intending to buy a maisonette in Pontprennau. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Pontprennau conveyancing practitioner is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Pontprennau before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Pontprennau. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Pontprennau especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Pontprennau.
As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a property in Newport but I am based in Pontprennau. My solicitor (who is 300 miles from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Pontprennau to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Pontprennau based