The conveyancer who helped my former purchase has quoted £1700 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Sketty. I’m looking to sell a Georgian property for £125,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Sketty?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you are content to expend time comparing quotes you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldcome to rue choosing an an unknown lawyer. If is important to enquire the solicitor can also act for your mortgage company. Do employ our comparison tool to locate a Sketty conveyancing firm on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Sketty.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Sketty costs more?

Sketty leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Sketty

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Sketty conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

We expect to receive a OIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any Sketty solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Sketty solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.

Our offer on a property in Sketty has been agreed to, the vendors do however have a connected purchase. The owners have placed an offer on on an apartment, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other apartments in the pipeline. I have chosen a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Sketty. What should be my next step? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with UBS?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses too early (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Sketty conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you must check that your property lawyer is on the UBS approved list. Concerning the subsequent steps this very much dictated by the specifics of your transaction, desire for the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many buyers will apply for the mortgage with UBS and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their solicitor to move forward with searches.

Due to complete next month on a garden flat in Sketty. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Sketty should include some of the following:

Responsibility to repair and maintain the building. It is essential that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames What options are open to you if an adjoining owner breaches a clause of their lease? Ground rent - how much and when is collected, and be on notice if this is subject to change Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?

Sketty Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

Best to be warned if changing the roof or some other significant cost is coming up to be shared amongst the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance costs or necessitate a one off payment. Its a good idea to discover as much as possible about the company managing the block as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters like the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of their management. Finally, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and specifically what you get for your money. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?

Can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Sketty ?

Removing or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancing practitioner to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a lawyer