We see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the RBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in St Fagans?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in St Fagans.
Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to to identify law firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in St Fagans?
Lexsure has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.
It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in St Fagans concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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 residence 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.
We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the estate agent has warned us that the seller will only proceed if we use their chosen conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in St Fagans
It is highly unlikely the owners are driving this. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is going to damage their objectives. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they understand (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to use your preferred St Fagans conveyancing firm - as opposed tothe ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing figures demanded by HQ.
Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in St Fagans with the aim of expediting the sale process?
- A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in St Fagans can be bypassed where you get in touch lawyers as soon as your agents start marketing the property and ask them to collate the leasehold documentation needed by the buyers’ representatives. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s permission? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Most leases in St Fagans state that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring necessitate a licence from the Landlord acquiescing to such changes. Should you fail to have the consents to hand do not contact the landlord without checking with your lawyer first. If there is a history of conflict with your freeholder or managing agents it is essential that these are settled prior to the flat being marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be nervous about purchasing a flat where a dispute is unresolved. You will have to accept that you will have to pay any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to present the dispute as over rather than unsettled. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the Management Company, you should make sure that you hold the original share document. Obtaining a replacement share certificate is often a time consuming process and frustrates many a St Fagans home move. Where a duplicate share is required, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (where relevant) for this sooner rather than later.
St Fagans Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before Purchasing
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Are there any major works in the planning that could increase the maintenance fees? What is the name of the managing agents? You should want to find out as much as possible regarding the company managing the block as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues such as the tidiness of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask other people whether they are happy with their management. In conclusion, be sure you know the dates that the service charges are due to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending the funds.
We are soon to buying a house in St Fagans. Can the solicitor have the amount we are are buying for private from the likes of Zoopla. Is this possible and how?
HMLR are legally required to note price paid information on the official title for domestic properties nationwide which includes homes in St Fagans. The Title Register is an open document, so the Land Registry would be breaching their statutory duty if they did not permit access to the register.
You can ask the Land Registry to withhold the amount paid data however the response will be in the negative.