Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Splott conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the RBS conveyancing panel?
Splott conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the RBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from RBS directly.
My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Splott and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Splott. Having lived in Splott for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Splott differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Splott come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because house builders in Splott tend to buy the site, 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 Splott or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Splott I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Splott in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.
What does commercial conveyancing in Splott cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Splott incorporates a wide range of advice, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
I bought a property in Splott last 28/5/2025 and to date it is still not registered with the Land Registry. It was part of a new estate and my conveyancer told me that it may take twelve months to register. I have called HMLR directly and they say that the original application was cancelled due to failure to reply to requisitions. Should I be concerned?
Contact your lawyer - Where you are unsatisfied with the responses, find out about their firm’s complaints procedure and amplify your concerns to a Partner. Registrations for Splott conveyancing are not known to be significantly delayed.