Our family solicitor has sent a quote for £1400 for fixed fee conveyancing in Neath Abbey. I’m hoping to downsize from a purpose built property for £200,000. Is this expensive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Neath Abbey?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightcome to regret choosing an an unknown solicitor. Don't forget to be sure the conveyancer can act for your bank. Do use our comparison tool to get a quote a Neath Abbey conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Neath Abbey.

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (five years old) in Neath Abbey. 95% of the properties are already occupied. Is it strictly necessary to order local searches as part of conveyancing in Neath Abbey?

Conveyancing Searches are a central link in the Neath Abbey conveyancing process. There are numerous companies delivering Neath Abbey conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search providers and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.

We are purchasing a apartment in Neath Abbey. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to deposit funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I happen to be the single recipient of my late father’s estate and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Neath Abbey. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in February. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a CML six month 'rule', which means that my property ownership could be considered the same way as if I'd bought the house in February. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be impacted by that. Some banks would take a practical view as this clause primarily exists to capture subsales or the quick reselling of properties.

Can I be sure that the Neath Abbey conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Neath Abbey getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Neath Abbey. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Neath Abbey should include some of the following:

The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Whether your lease has a provision for a slush fund for major repairs? Defining your legal entitlements in respect of common areas in the building.For instance, does the lease contain a right of way over an accessway or staircase? Repair and maintenance of the property

Neath Abbey Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other major work is due shortly to be shared by the leaseholders and may well materially increase the the maintenance charges or necessitate a one off invoice. Is there a share of the freehold?

A licensed conveyancer acted on my conveyancing in Neath Abbey half a dozen years past having retained my deeds but has since been shut down – What can I do to get hold of them?

Deeds, as such, no longer exist as the majority of properties in Neath Abbey are registered digitally at Land Registry. If you need to show evidence of proprietorship or are selling or refinancing your conveyancer can obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.

If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned with reasonable haste.