Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool handle attended exchange conveyancing in Roath?
We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct attended exchanges. Please call us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.
four months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Roath concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Roath. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Roath
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Roath and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides security of tenure to commercial leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Roath
As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a house in Swansea but live in Roath. My conveyancer (who is 250 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Roath to witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Roath
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Roath. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Roath are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Roath so you should seriously consider looking for a Roath conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.
Roath Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? The majority of Roath leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for the upkeep of the building set on behalf of the management company. Where you acquire the flat you will have to pay this charge, normally in instalments throughout the year. This can differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent to be met yearly, normally this is not a exorbitant sum, say approximately £50-£100 but you need to enquire it because on occasion it can be many hundreds of pounds. The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the leaseholders have being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is frequently employed if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.