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Ready to buy a new home in Llandaff? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your Llandaff transaction at risk of delay or failure.

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Llandaff

I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Halifax. I would like to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Llandaff. Does the Halifax Solicitor panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Llandaff. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Llandaff I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Llandaff suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

In searching the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Llandaff it brings up many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Llandaff or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Llandaff differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three quotes from different companies. Make sure that you know that the charges are assured not to escalate.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Llandaff conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Llandaff conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Llandaff conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:

    How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

Llandaff Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    Are there any major works on the horizon that will likely increase the service charges? How much is the ground rent and service charge? Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, although a few managing agents in Llandaff require leaseholders to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for larger repairs or maintenance.

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