Why would I use a Llantrisant conveyancing practice when online conveyancers are so much cheaper?

By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in Llantrisant and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the cheapest Llantrisant conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone call and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to any developments making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to call the office you will know who to ask for and they will ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

What does a local search tell me concerning the house my wife and I buying in Llantrisant?

Llantrisant conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Llantrisant conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

My wife and I purchased a terraced Victorian house in Llantrisant. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Barclays . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. Is it worth asking Barclays to clarify?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Llantrisant and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Llantrisant ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Llantrisant. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Llantrisant. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Llantrisant are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Llantrisant so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Llantrisant conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

Llantrisant Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

How much is the ground rent and service charge? Is there a share of the freehold? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?