Finally the sale completed on my house in Rhiwbina last April but my buyer keeps whats apping every few hours to say his solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?
Following your sale your solicitor should forward the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer should also send confirmation that the home loan has been redeemed to the buyers solicitors. There are no post completion procedures unique to conveyancing in Rhiwbina.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Rhiwbina. The property agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Rhiwbina to have less than 75 years remaining. I am expecting a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting 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 23/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Rhiwbina. Conveyancing is required. What is next?
Having for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you now have to retain a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you are facing a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the conveyancing. Every auction property will have an associated legal set of papers. This should include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the auction pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You should give this to the lawyer instructed by you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that your finances are organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
How can we know in advance if a Rhiwbina conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Rhiwbina seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Rhiwbina. I have a mortgage offer with UBS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with UBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel.
I completed on my house on 4 November and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Rhiwbina advises it will be recorded inside ten days. Are properties in Rhiwbina particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Rhiwbina registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any third persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of submission are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration is effected once the buyer is living at the premises thus post completion formalities is not typically top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in Rhiwbina differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Rhiwbina approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Rhiwbina tend to purchase 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 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 used to new build conveyancing in Rhiwbina or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking at a two flats in Rhiwbina which have in the region of fifty years unexpired on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
A lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We advise that you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this arena.
I inherited a split level flat in Rhiwbina, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Rhiwbina with over 90 years remaining are worth £171,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2104
With just 79 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.