If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Cyncoed what would it be?

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Cyncoed conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

A relative informed me that in purchasing a property in Cyncoed there may be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Cyncoed which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Cyncoed should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I have paid off my mortgage with Barclays. I assume I don't need a Cyncoed solicitor on the Barclays panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your Barclays 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 Barclays mortgage from the register. Barclays, 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:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Barclays has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Barclays has instructed the Land Registry to do so

I have a semi-detached Edwardian house in Cyncoed. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Clydesdale. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. Is it worth asking Clydesdale to clarify?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Cyncoed and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

Is there anything unique about your site and alternative web based conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Cyncoed?

At this site obtain a fixed fee quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Cyncoed. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not charge firms a fee if you appoint them for your property ownership legalities in Cyncoed

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Cyncoed for my purchase. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Cyncoed conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Cyncoed conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Cyncoed conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Cyncoed who can give a testimonial?

I own a basement flat in Cyncoed, conveyancing was carried out 9 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Cyncoed with a long lease are worth £206,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2091

You have 66 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £12,400 and £14,200 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.