We note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Treforest?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Treforest.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Treforest. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
My uncle pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Treforest there could be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Treforest which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Treforest should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I am buying a property in Treforest. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Coventry BS be concerned?
As your lender is Coventry BS your lawyer must check the conveyancing requirements contained in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Coventry BS. The CML Handbook includes minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Coventry BS where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Treforest.
I have paid off my mortgage with UBS. I assume I don't need a Treforest conveyancing practitioner on the UBS panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.
If you have finished paying off your UBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the UBS mortgage from the register. UBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where UBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- UBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Treforest?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Treforest will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Treforest. The report sets out definitive data 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 Treforest.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Treforest it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Treforest commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Treforest.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Treforest. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Treforest
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.
I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Treforest it brings up many conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?
The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Treforest or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Treforest differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of four costs illustrations from different solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.