Do the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend carry out right to buy conveyancing in Blackwood?

We do have a number of conveyancing conveyancers who can service right to buy conveyancing matters You should e-mail us to get a costs illustration.

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Blackwood took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 premises 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.

How does conveyancing in Blackwood differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Blackwood contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because new home sellers in Blackwood usually purchase 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 Blackwood or who has acted in the same development.

My husband and I are 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Blackwood. We are not happy. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A solicitor would need to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you need to advise them of the new lawyer and get the loan are re-sent. The conveyancer needs to be on the banks panel to avoid supplemental expenses and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The search tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Blackwood

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Blackwood conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Blackwood conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Blackwood conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? Can they put you in touch with clients in Blackwood who can give a testimonial?

Blackwood Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

What prohibitions exist in the Blackwood Lease? What is the service charge and ground rent on the flat? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?