My friend's dad is a conveyancer. I expect that I can be offered preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Machen?

You should contrast pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. You will notice that charges seem to vary but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.

It is is a decade since I bought my house in Machen. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been appointed on the sale but I can't track down my title documents. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they could be archived with the conveyancers who acted in your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Machen relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

In scouring the world wide web for the phrase conveyancing in Machen it reveals many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for my move?

The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so ask friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Machen or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Machen vary, so it's advisable to request at least four estimates from different conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

I’m about to sell my 2 bed flat in Machen. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just had a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the invoice as usual given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Machen, conveyancing formalities finalised December 1995. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar flats in Machen with an extended lease are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2096

With 71 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

The mortgage offer from a lender for the refinancing of my 3 bedroom flat is coming imminently. Can you suggest a cheap remortgage conveyancing solicitor in Machen ?

You have come to the wrong place to search for the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Machen. We can offer you excellent value conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint companies offering £99 conveyancing in Machen.At best, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for additional fee and still not get the service you were hoping for.