Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for hinderance in Powys conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Powys.

I moved into my flat on 8 February and the transaction details are still not registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Powys said it will be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Powys uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Powys is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. As of today approximately three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Powys benefiting from help to buy. The builders would not budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep told me not reveal to my conveyancer about this deal as it would affect my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Given that I will soon spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a house in Powys I wish to talk to a solicitor regarding thetransaction ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Powys.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Powys should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Powys conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Powys conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Powys conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

Powys Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

What prohibitions exist in the Powys Lease? Many Powys leasehold apartments will have a service bill for the upkeep of the building set on behalf of the management company. If you buy the flat you will have to pay this amount, usually in instalments accross the year. This may be anything from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large communal areas. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant figure, say around £50-£100 but you should to check it because on occasion it can be many hundreds of pounds. The answer will be important as a) areas could cause problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to have full disclosure