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Reasons to use our Port Talbot conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Port Talbot who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Port Talbot is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Port Talbot conveyancer have established valuable working relationships with Port Talbot local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Port Talbot.
  • 4 Port Talbot conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Regardless alternative lawyers say it could be important to pop into your lawyer to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Port Talbot since January 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced property, Glenavon Street, SA12 6NG completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £97,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Ynys Y Gored, SA13 2EB completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £240,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of house residence, Ynys Y Gored, SA13 2EB completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £260,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Lletty Harri, SA13 2ES completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £63,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Port Talbot

Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Port Talbot who conducted the legals two years ago asking for a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a home loan from Virgin Money. I am now being charged double. Should I look for a cheaper online conveyancer?

The quote is slightly on the high side. If you shop around you could trim some of the expense by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, providing that you were satisfied with the conveyancing the firm gave you mightcome to regret opting for an an untested lawyer. Don't forget to enquire the conveyancer can represent Virgin Money. You can use our search tool to locate a Port Talbot conveyancing firm on the Virgin Money approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Port Talbot.

My home in Port Talbot is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Does the property lawyer need to be required to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Co-operative conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their panel criteria fairly frequently currently.

My lawyer has informed me that flying freehold insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Port Talbot conveyancing?

The appropriate level of flying freehold indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Yorkshire Building Society and The Mortgage Works. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

Can I be sure that the Port Talbot conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Port Talbot obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.

I am expecting a OIP from TSB this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do TSB recommend any Port Talbot solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Port Talbot solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the TSB conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and TSB through the process.

I require expedited conveyancing in Port Talbot as I am under pressure to exchange contracts in less than one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Port Talbot the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I have todaybecome aware that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Port Talbot for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Port Talbot conveyancing specialists.

Our conveyancer in Port Talbot has uncovered a a legal deficiency with the lease for the flat we are buying in Port Talbot. The seller’s lawyers have suggested defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. A precondition to being on the mortgage company approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the bank can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Port Talbot

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Port Talbot specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Howe & Spender, Courtland Chambers, 38-42 Station Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JS
  • Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe Ltd, 1-5 Grove Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1HX
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Jennifer Melly Law Limited, 45 Alfred Street, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1EH
  • T.l.j. Law Limited, Guildhall Chambers, 2 Church Place, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Port Talbot regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Port Talbot practicing in commercial conveyancing in Port Talbot. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Howe & Spender, Courtland Chambers, 38-42 Station Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JS
  • Aberavon Lawyers Limited, 11 Courtland Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JJ
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Jennifer Melly Law Limited, 45 Alfred Street, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1EH
  • T.l.j. Law Limited, Guildhall Chambers, 2 Church Place, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LL

Planning law solicitors in Port Talbot regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Port Talbot practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF

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

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