My partner’s uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I anticipate that I can be offered preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Torfaen?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The estimates seem to be different but service levels do differ between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
My partner and I are acquiring a new build duplex in Torfaen and my solicitor is advising me that she has to the mortgage company to disclose incentives from the builder. I am under pressure to sign contracts and I don't want to delay deal. Is my lawyer right?
You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your solicitor. A precondition to being on a mortgage company panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Torfaen. I I would like to check whether they are on the Bank of Scotland approved list of lawyers. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
The first thing you should do is call the solicitor and enquire whether they are on the lender panel. Alternatively please call Bank of Scotland who may be able to confirm.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Torfaen. I now require my papers however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Torfaen of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
What does commercial conveyancing in Torfaen cover?
Torfaen conveyancing for business premises covers a broad array 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 commonly, 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 loans and the termination of leases.
I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Torfaen it shows results of many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for the sale of my house?
The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Torfaen or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Torfaen vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three estimates from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.