Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Barry even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance where I intend to acquire an office in Barry with a mortgage from Accord Mortgages Ltd?

Our search tool is mainly used to select domestic conveyancing solicitors in Barry but we have listed towards the end of this page a few Barry commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the firm directly to check if they can also act for Accord Mortgages Ltd

Having spent time researching moneysavingexpert.com for an affordable solicitor in Barry, most post that I should instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Barry Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have been granted accreditation by the law Society The Law Society created CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables house movers to recognise solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Barry is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms are based. The conveyancing scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

We are getting the release of further funds on our mortgage from Yorkshire BS as we intend to carry out improvements to our property in Barry. Do we need to select a high street Barry solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Yorkshire BS don't usually instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Yorkshire BS list.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Barry off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

After what feels like an age I have had an offer on an apartment in Barry agreed to, the sellers do however have a connected purchase. The sellers have put an offer on a flat, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Barry. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Aldermore going?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Barry conveyancing search charges, etc). The first thing to do is ensure that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Concerning the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a hot market some purchasers would apply for a home loan with Aldermore and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their solicitor to press on with searches.

2 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Barry concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Barry. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barry

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? 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. Please supply a car parking plan.