As someone unfamiliar with the St Davids conveyancing process what is your top tip you can impart concerning the ownership transfer in St Davids
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in St Davids and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of room for confrontation between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the vendor, property agent and sometimes your bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in St Davids should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose role it is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.
On occasion a potential adversary will try and persuade you that you should follow their advice. As an example, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is contrary to your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold apartment in St Davids. The property agents assure me that it is normal for flats in St Davids to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a loan with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could affect a commercial site in St Davids?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in St Davids will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in St Davids. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in St Davids.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in St Davids it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to St Davids commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in St Davids.
How easy is it to use the search app to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing practitioner in St Davids on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
Step one is to pick a lender such as Santander, Bank of Scotland or Bank of Ireland then choose your preferred area e.g. St Davids. Conveyancing firms in St Davids and nationally will then be shown.
I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in St Davids it shows results of many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for purchase transaction?
The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in St Davids or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in St Davids differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three estimates from varying types of companies. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are assured not to increase.
I am in the process of purchasing my 1st house in St Davids. Conveyancing lawyer has been chosen. The mortgage adviser advised that a survey is not appropriate as the house was only constructed in 1997.
You would be best advised to take a Home Buyer's Report. Given the premises was built over a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may be enough. The report should highlight any apparent problems and recommend further investigation where appropriate. If there are any signs of problems get a comprehensive Building Survey from the beginning.