My IFA has asked me for my Tonteg law firm’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have contacted my local Tonteg office but they have not got back to me yet.

Have you tried speaking to your Tonteg about this?. They should have a central record lender panel numbers.

I am considering applying for a mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Tonteg with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Tonteg. Now, I need my documents however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Tonteg of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Tonteg. I am am extremely disappointed with the quality of service. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A lawyer would need to be very bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the new solicitor and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental fees and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Tonteg

There are numerous properties in Tonteg on private roads. My wife and I are buying such a property. Are there any advantages to buying a property on a privately owned road?

Tonteg conveyancing firms will be used to transacting houseson private. The will review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. If there is one, the road will likely be maintained and look better than council adopted.