The sellers of the property we are hoping to buy have instructed a conveyancing firm in Nannerch who has suggested a exclusivity agreement with a down payment of 5k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

This form of arrangement is not the norm in Nannerch, conveyancers are not keen on them as they detract from the primary objective, namely conveyancing and if you end up having your deposit forfeited then the lawyer at best left with an upset client and at worst a litigious one. Secondly, there is no certainty that just because the seller has executed an exclusivity contract they will complete the sale with you. They may breach the agreement if they receive a big enough offer to do so because an aggrieved purchaser with the benefit of a lockoutcontract will still be duty bound to establish consequential losses from the breach and this may not equalise the financial benefit that your seller may obtain by breaking the agreement, however morally condemnable it undoubtedly is.

Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Nannerch even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for example if I wish to acquire an office in Nannerch with a mortgage from Aldermore?

Our search tool is mainly there to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in Nannerch but we have listed towards the end of this page some Nannerch commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the firm directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Aldermore

Are all Nannerch Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing list of approved practices?

Some major lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

My partner and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from Principality as we intend to conduct alterations to our property in Nannerch. Do we need to select a local Nannerch solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Principality would not normally appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Principality conveyancing panel.

After shopping around on the internet I have found a Nannerch lawyer having checked that they are on the UBS conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

UBS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually UBS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your property lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Nannerch postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with UBS, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Nannerch.

I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Nannerch. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Nannerch of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

We are contemplating instructing an online property lawyer ahead of a Nannerch conveyancing practice. Any advice?

Advantages do exist in having the option visit a local Nannerch conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing documents on short notice
• often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for more complex transactions
• the ability to raise concerns if matters go pear-shaped

When comparing estimates, look carefully for hidden extras. Most decent Nannerch high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online companies appear to offer discounted prices, but have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.