I was referred a conveyancer who has quoted £1700 for freehold conveyancing in Maesteg. I am selling a modern property for £200,000. Is this overpriced? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Maesteg?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you are happy to expend time contrasting costs you could shave off some of the expense by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you mightlive to rue opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to check the solicitor can represent your bank. You can utilise our search tool to select a Maesteg conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Maesteg.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Maesteg. I now require my papers but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Maesteg of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Maesteg differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Maesteg contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Maesteg typically acquire 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Maesteg or who has acted in the same development.

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Maesteg. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Maesteg ?

Most houses in Maesteg are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Maesteg so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Maesteg conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Maesteg, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1997. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Maesteg with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2082

With only 58 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £22,800 and £26,400 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

I am searching for Maesteg competitive conveyancing fees. Can I be assured that all the Maesteg practices that are identified on your website are on the bank conveyancing panel?

The solicitor and licensed conveyancing practices on our directory have advised us that they are on the bank panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the bank panel. To date we have not been informed by either a bank or a member of the public that the data about a specific Maesteg conveyancing solicitor being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel is not accurate.