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Merthyr Tydfil Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to moving day was 43 days for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil
  • 2 Average time frame of 108 days for registration of title in Merthyr Tydfil
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £190
  • 4 97% freehold and 3% leasehold conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil for last year
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £1,155

Examples of recent conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil since January 2025*

Sale

of semi premises, Darren View, CF47 0HH completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £102,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi property, Maple Terrace, CF44 6AU completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £92,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil

The solicitor who assisted with my former purchase has given a fee calculation of just over a thousand pound for fixed fee conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil. I’m looking to sell a Georgian house for £150,000. This sounds too much. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. Where you are willing to invest time contrasting charges you may be able to reduce the fees marginally by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you mightlive to rue choosing an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to check that the conveyancer can act for your lender. Do use our search tool to choose a Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil.

We are looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Merthyr Tydfil who is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil.

I just bought a flat at auction in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing is required. What happens now?

Now that you have exchanged you should retain a conveyancing lawyer soon as you now have a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the deal. All auction property will have an associated auction pack. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold property the conveyancing pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You must hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

My stepmother advised me that in purchasing a property in Merthyr Tydfil there could be various restrictions prohibiting external alterations to the property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Merthyr Tydfil which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I am buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Merthyr Tydfil. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal work on the property include enquiries to determine if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer will review the registered title as conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil can on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain changes or require the permission of another owner. Some extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Will my conveyancer be making enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Merthyr Tydfil. Plenty of people will buy a property in Merthyr Tydfil, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Merthyr Tydfil. The standard information supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the owner to determine whether the premises has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred which is not notified by the owner, then a purchaser may commence a claim for damages stemming from an incorrect answer. The purchaser’s conveyancers should also order an environmental report. This will reveal if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be conducted.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil. Before diving in I require certainty as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is registered - and 99.9% are in Merthyr Tydfil - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

    Is there a share of the freehold? Are there any major works in the planning that could add a premium to the service fees?

We are midway through purchasing a residence in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing solicitor has phoned to say the title is "Leasehold". Should this adversely affect our HSBC valuation?

Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing does not ordinarily involve leasehold houses. The crucial consideration here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If it's 999 years with a peppercorn rent, it's virtually freehold, so it shouldn't impact the value too much.

At the other extreme, if it's, say, Sixty years it is bound to have a material effect on the saleability, and most likely wouldn't be mortgageable. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be specified in the lease which should be made available to your conveyancer.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jnp Legal Limited, 15 Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8AU
  • Rjm Solicitors Limited, 1st & 2nd Floors, 34 Victoria Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8BW
  • Marchant Harries, 17-19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7DP
  • Graeme John Ltd, 1 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA
  • Ggp Law Ltd, The Beehive, 11a Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil practicing in commercial conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Jnp Legal Limited, 15 Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8AU
  • Rjm Solicitors Limited, 1st & 2nd Floors, 34 Victoria Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8BW
  • Marchant Harries, 17-19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7DP
  • Graeme John Ltd, 1 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA
  • Ggp Law Ltd, The Beehive, 11a Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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