My financial adviser has requested my Rumney law firm’s panel member for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have called my local Rumney branch but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Rumney conveyancer . They maintain a central record lender panel numbers.

My wife and I own a renovated Georgian property in Rumney. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and HSBC Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should assess 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 owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Rumney and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Rumney for my purchase. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Rumney conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Rumney conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Rumney conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Rumney who can give a testimonial? How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Rumney, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in Rumney with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2095

With only 70 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

There are a number of houses in Rumney on unadopted lanes. We are purchasing one such house. Are there any advantages to buying a property on a privately owned road?

Rumney conveyancing solicitors will be familiar with transacting houseson private. The conveyancer will review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. If one exists, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than council adopted.