My fiance’s step-father is a solicitor. I suspect that I will receive preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Aberystwyth?
You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. The prices may vary but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
Me and my partner are buying a house in Aberystwyth. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we have to send funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?
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.
When it comes to lenders such as Virgin Money, do Aberystwyth conveyancers incur a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any lender fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Clydesdale are being pedantic. The Aberystwyth solicitor who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Clydesdale are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Clydesdale have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Clydesdale have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Clydesdale may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Aberystwyth?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Aberystwyth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Aberystwyth differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Aberystwyth approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because builders in Aberystwyth tend to buy 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 Aberystwyth or who has acted in the same development.
My uncle has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Aberystwyth. Do I take his guidance?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or family who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.