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Reasons to use our Rogerstone conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Rogerstone
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Rogerstone lawyer have established excellent working relationships with Rogerstone local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Rogerstone.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Rogerstone is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 The companies listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Rogerstone lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Rogerstone conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rogerstone since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rogerstone

My husband and I are nearing an exchange on a property in Rogerstone and my parents have transferred the exchange deposit to my conveyancer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not come from me my conveyancer needs to disclose this to my bank. I am advised that, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the mortgage company concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for this now to hold matters up?

Your property lawyer is duty bound to clarify with lender to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only notify this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a house in Rogerstone?

Unless a previous purchase of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Rogerstone to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

How does conveyancing in Rogerstone differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Rogerstone approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Rogerstone usually buy 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Rogerstone or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Rogerstone is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Rogerstone are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Rogerstone you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Rogerstone 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.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Rogerstone. I have discover a site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Completion is due on the sale of our £450,000 flat in Rogerstone in 10 days. The managing agents has quoted £300 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Rogerstone?

For the majority of leasehold sales in Rogerstone conveyancing will involve, queries regarding the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

    Addressing pre-exchange questions Where consent is required before sale in Rogerstone Supplying insurance information Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your lawyer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Rogerstone leasehold premises is £350. For Rogerstone conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are required to supply answers.

Rogerstone Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    What is the name of the managing agents? Generally speaking the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Rogerstone ask leaseholders to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major works. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rogerstone

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rogerstone with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt, 19-20 Gold Tops, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4PH
  • Colborne Coulman & Lawrence, Victoria Chambers, 11 Clytha Park Road, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4PB
  • Bde Law Limited, Sixth Floor, Admiral House, Queensway, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4AG
  • Hpjv Solicitors, 14 Baneswell Road, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4BP
  • Qualified Legal Solicitors Limited, Clifton House, 12a Clifton Road, Newport, South Glamorgan, NP20 4EW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rogerstone regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rogerstone practicing in commercial conveyancing in Rogerstone. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt, 19-20 Gold Tops, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4PH
  • Colborne Coulman & Lawrence, Victoria Chambers, 11 Clytha Park Road, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4PB
  • Hpjv Solicitors, 14 Baneswell Road, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4BP
  • Qualified Legal Solicitors Limited, Clifton House, 12a Clifton Road, Newport, South Glamorgan, NP20 4EW
  • Harding Evans Legal Services Limited, Queens Chambers, 2 North Street, Newport, Gwent, NP20 1TE

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Rogerstone regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rogerstone but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Convey Law Limited, Maxwell Chambers, NP20 1JE
  • Prestige Property Lawyers , Suite 1, Unit 4 Lakeside Court, NP44 3GA

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