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Porthcawl Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 September was the busiest month and August was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Porthcawl
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £6,058
  • 3 Average time from start to moving day was 4 days for conveyancing in Porthcawl
  • 4 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Porthcawl
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Porthcawl since February 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Porthcawl

My partner and I have lately bought a property in Porthcawl. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Porthcawl?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Porthcawl. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a form called a SPIF. If the information provided is inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Porthcawl.

I need some quick conveyancing in Porthcawl as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Porthcawl the following are instances of what can show up and adversely affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Porthcawl. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Porthcawl

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Porthcawl I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Porthcawl for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

In searching the world wide web for the words cheap conveyancing in Porthcawl it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for me?

The ideal way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Porthcawl or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Porthcawl vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least three fee estimates from varying types of solicitors. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

How does one remove a departed person's details from the title register for a property in Porthcawl?

If a Porthcawl property is jointly owned and one of the proprietors passes away, their name will not automatically be removed from the title deeds. You are not required to remove their name as in the event of a sale you would just be required to supply proof as to the reason the other proprietor is missing from the transfer, such as a grant of probate.

With a view to making things more straight forward in the future you may arrange to have the deceased name removed from the title by submitting an application to the land registry with evidence of the death. There is no land registry fee payable.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Porthcawl regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Porthcawl but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • David & Snape, Old Castle Offices, South Street, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 3ED
  • Whittinghams, 5-7 Court Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1BE
  • Rle Law Practice Ltd, 4 Derwen Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1LH
  • Gordon A Battrick & Co, 10 Court Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1BN
  • Sian Thomas & Daughter, 8 Court Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1BN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Porthcawl regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Porthcawl with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Porthcawl. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • David & Snape, Old Castle Offices, South Street, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 3ED
  • Whittinghams, 5-7 Court Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1BE
  • Rle Law Practice Ltd, 4 Derwen Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1LH
  • Gordon A Battrick & Co, 10 Court Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1BN
  • Sian Thomas & Daughter, 8 Court Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 1BN

Purchase conveyancing in Porthcawl ordinarily involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Carrying out Porthcawl conveyancing searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers forwarded by the owner’s conveyancer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Assessing replies given by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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