AssumingI were to purchase a straightforward homein Powys for cash and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Powys?

The only reduction in fees you would make on is the disbursement for searches. A conveyancer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with your vendors lawyer, stamp duty submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a mortgage however it will not be a lot.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Powys? What am I being asked for?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Terms and Conditions that you are required to sign will no doubt reaffirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be viewed. If you are unwilling to supply ID verification documents, your lawyer would not be able to accept instructions from you.

How does conveyancing in Powys differ for new build properties?

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

Given that I will soon part with 450k on a two bedroom apartment in Powys I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning thehouse move ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Powys.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important individual, not a file reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Powys should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Powys. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

You would want to receive a copy of the lease Additions to the premises Responsibility for repairing the window frames You need to be told what constitutes a Nuisance in the lease Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property?

I own a split level flat in Powys, conveyancing having been completed May 2002. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Powys with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2084

With 60 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £20,000 and £23,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.