I went with a Port Talbot based firm for our conveyancing in Port Talbot yesterday. Reviewing the Terms I seewe are liable for costs even if the movedoes not go ahead. Should I ditch them and appoint an on-line conveyancing brokerage who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Port Talbot?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to neutralise those transactions that fail to complete. Do bear in mind that such promotions rarely protect you from expenses by way of example Port Talbot conveyancing search fees.

Me and my partner are buying a house in Port Talbot. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we will need to send money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

We are purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Port Talbot. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal work on the property include investigations to ascertain if these works are permitted?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Port Talbot will on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of alterations or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Many additions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

is it true that all Port Talbot solicitor firms on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Many lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be governed by the CLC.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Port Talbot. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Port Talbot

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. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

My company is wishing to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Port Talbot for under 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Port Talbot, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or email so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Port Talbot. I've stumble across a web site which looks to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?