We note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Nantyglo?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Nantyglo.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Nantyglo conveyancing lawyers were selected. How long does it take for Coventry BS to issue the offer to the lawyer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Coventry BS done the valuation? Have you informed Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Intending to buy a flat in Nantyglo. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Nantyglo lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel.

Our offer on a house in Nantyglo has been accepted, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on a flat, but it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have selected a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Nantyglo. What should be my next step? When should I get the mortgage application with Barclays started?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is approx £1k, then valuation, Nantyglo conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must ensure that your conveyancer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. As to the next phase this very much dictated by the circumstances of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some home buyers will apply for a home loan with Barclays and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they ask their solicitor to proceed with searches.

I have todayfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Nantyglo for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Nantyglo conveyancing specialists.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Nantyglo. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I have just started marketing my basement apartment in Nantyglo.Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed but I have recently received a quarterly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?

The sensible thing to do is clear the maintenance contribution as you normally would given that all ground rent and service payments will be apportionedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process