In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in St Fagans? What am I being asked for?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any St Fagans conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are duty bound to ascertain not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of the money that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this may result in your lawyer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers will have an obligation to inform the relevant authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

We're in St Fagans, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Aldermore , and our lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no solicitor should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in St Fagans and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords protection to business tenants, granting the dueness to apply to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in St Fagans

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in St Fagans for my house move. Can I check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training reasons.

I own a leasehold house in St Fagans. Conveyancing and Britannia mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in St Fagans who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First contact HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a St Fagans conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I own a 2 bed flat in St Fagans, conveyancing was carried out in 2003. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in St Fagans with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2088

With only 63 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.