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Chepstow Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 104 days for registration of title in Chepstow
  • 2 Average time from start to completion was 94 days for conveyancing in Chepstow
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £13,045
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 94% freehold and 6% leasehold conveyancing in Chepstow for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chepstow since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chepstow

Me and my partner are purchasing a 2 bedroom flat in Chepstow with a mortgage. We like our Chepstow conveyancer, but the mortgage company says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or keep our Chepstow lawyer and pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Chepstow conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

My wife and I are about to complete on the purchase of a house in Chepstow but as a result of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the seller in the sum of three thousand pounds in the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet Clydesdale will not agree to this. Should they have been approached?

The solicitor that is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Clydesdale of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your conveyancing practitioner to report the reduction to Clydesdale then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Clydesdale and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Chepstow.

It is 10 years ago since I purchased my home in Chepstow. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been retained on the sale but I am unable to locate my deeds. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be retained by the lender or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who acted in your purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Chepstow relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

The deeds to our property can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Chepstow 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should know exactly where to locate all the suitable documentation so you may purchase or sell your property without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be located, your solicitor can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your premises.

We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the selling agent told us that the owners will only issue a contract if we use their preferred solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Chepstow

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this demand. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to instruct your preferred Chepstow conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds pre-set by senior management.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Chepstow what are the most frequent lease problems?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Chepstow. Most leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the building

You will have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Santander, Bank of Scotland, and Nottingham Building Society all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Chepstow - A selection of Queries before buying

    In the main the cost for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that some managing agents in Chepstow ask leasehold owners to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for major repairs or maintenance. Who are the managing agents? Are there any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the service charges?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chepstow regulated by the SRA

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

  • Properts, 11 Beaufort Square, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EP
  • Dr Jonathan Evans Ltd, Bevan-evans House, Riflemans Way, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 5EJ
  • Bevan-evans & Capehorn Solicitors Llp, Bevan-evans House, Riflemans Way, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 5EJ
  • Francis & Co, 17 Welsh Street, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 5YH
  • Nutter & Richards Solicitors, 89 Treetops, Portskewett, Caldicot, Gwent, NP26 5RT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chepstow regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chepstow practicing in commercial conveyancing in Chepstow. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Properts, 11 Beaufort Square, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EP
  • Francis & Co, 17 Welsh Street, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 5YH
  • Nutter & Richards Solicitors, 89 Treetops, Portskewett, Caldicot, Gwent, NP26 5RT
  • Twomlows, 20 Newport Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BQ

Chepstow commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a number of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Drafting and approving option agreements Offices, retail or industrial units

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

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