I was recommended to a lawyer who has sent a quote for £1200 for fixed fee conveyancing in Caerleon. I’m looking to sell a Victorian house for £150,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Caerleon?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you are happy to invest time comparing costs you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you mightcome to regret choosing an an unknown conveyancer. Don't forget to check that the solicitor can also act for your lender. Do make use of our comparison tool to locate a Caerleon conveyancing firm on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Caerleon.

My partner and I are buying our first house. Our lawyer has messagedto check if we would like to take out additional conveyancing searches. As novices we are clueless as to what's needed for conveyancing in Caerleon

The extent of Caerleon conveyancing searches depends entirely on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could provide. You may then decide if you personally think you need that search. If in doubt, ask your conveyancer to guide you.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial property in Caerleon?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Caerleon will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Caerleon. 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 Caerleon.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Caerleon it is crucial 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 Caerleon commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Caerleon.

Last September I purchased a leasehold flat in Caerleon. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Caerleon - Sample of Queries before buying

Make sure you enquire if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example it is reasonably common in Caerleon leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Caerleon. If you like the flatin Caerleon however your dog can’t make the move with you then you have a very hard determination. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? How long is the Lease?

Is planning permission necessary to change a single dwelling into multiple appartments in Caerleon? This has occurred to a property adjacent to my home in Caerleon and was not aware of it happening until the works were finished.

Planning Consent yes. Building Reg Approval yes.