I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out apartment in Ebbw Vale by 22/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and request that they cajole the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim towards

five months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Ebbw Vale took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am buying a new build flat in Ebbw Vale. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ebbw Vale

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Should I be suspicious about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Ebbw Vale conveyancing company?

As with lots of professional services, often referrals from relatives can be very helpful. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may suggest lawyers to use. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to choose your own lawyer. Don't forget that the majority of lenders operate an approved list of solicitors you must use for the lender related work in your home move.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Ebbw Vale what are the most common lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Ebbw Vale. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

A duty to insure the building Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. National Westminster Bank, Chelsea Building Society, and Nottingham Building Society all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to pull out.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Ebbw Vale - Examples of Queries before buying

Are there any major works anticipated that will add a premium to the service costs? Is there a share of the freehold? What prohibitions are there in the Ebbw Vale Lease?