I chose a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Criccieth yesterday. After carefully reading the small print it is apparent thatI am liable for fees even if the movefalls through. Should I go with them or choose a web based lawyer who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Criccieth?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract the transactions that abort. Also remember that these schemes rarely cover disbursements such your Criccieth conveyancing search costs.

We are buying our first house. Our solicitor has messagedto see if we want to take out extra conveyancing searches. Frankly we in the dark as to what's recommended for conveyancing in Criccieth

The extent of Criccieth conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What matters is that you properly appreciate what information the searches could supply. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that search. Where you are unsure, ask the property lawyer to explain.

It is 10 years ago since I bought my home in Criccieth. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find my deeds. Is this a problem?

Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Criccieth relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Criccieth. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 22/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Criccieth I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Criccieth suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.