We're in Tenby, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is , and our lawyer is on the conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no 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.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Tenby. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

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

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. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Tenby I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Tenby in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

If you require a home loan that many years may be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Tenby for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

One can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

Tenby Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before buying

What is the the remaining lease term? What prohibitions exist in the Tenby Lease? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is due in the near future that will be shared amongst the leaseholders and may well materially impact the level of the service costs or result in a specific invoice.