How do I search for the right solicitor to supply a first class service for my conveyancing in Pontcanna?

First ask your friends and family whom they would seek assistance from.

Option 2 is to search the internet for conveyancing in Pontcanna. Phone two or three listed and invite them to send you their conveyancing estimate and have a conversation with the lawyer who will oversee your legal process ahead ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to use our search tool to help you find the right solicitors taking into account your individual expectations including location,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Do not be teased by ninety nine pound conveyancing in Pontcanna

We are intent on selling our house in Pontcanna and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Pontcanna. We have lived in Pontcanna for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Pontcanna for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Pontcanna conveyancing specialists.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Pontcanna is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Pontcanna are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Pontcanna you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pontcanna may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Pontcanna based one who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?

If you haven't yet instructed a conveyancer to start work and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Pontcanna that you're considering.