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  • 1 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Regardless alternative companies inform you it just might be necessary to visit your solicitor to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Roath regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Roath conveyancing can become significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Roath since December 2024*

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of semi residence, Foster Drive, CF23 9BZ completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £212,175. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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of semi premises, Stallcourt Avenue, CF23 5AL completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £437,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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of apartment Marlborough Road CF23 5EZ, purchased for £200,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

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of flat The Court CF24 1RH, at purchase price of £236,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Roath

Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Roath who acted for me 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a loan from Yorkshire Building Society. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Stick with what I know or should I try and find an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The costs illustration is fractionally on the steep side. If you are prepared to spend time contrasting prices you may be able to shave off some of the cost by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, providing that you were satisfied with the conveyancing the firm provided you couldlive to regret opting for an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to enquire that the firm can act for Yorkshire Building Society. You can utilise our search tool to select a Roath conveyancing firm on the Yorkshire Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Roath.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Roath?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Roath.

My grandmother passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Roath. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £8000. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Virgin Money, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

Given you intend to refinance then Virgin Money will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Virgin Money conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Virgin Money mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

Can you point me to a directory of Skipton panel solicitors in Roath on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public online. If you are looking for a Roath solicitor on the Skipton please make the most of our facility.

We are getting a further advance on our home loan from HSBC as we intend to carry out improvements to our home in Roath. Are we obliged to choose a nearby Roath solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

HSBC do not ordinarily require a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the HSBC panel.

I can not work out if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my Roath bank branch on numerous occasions and was advised it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Roath conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they will not lend in accordance with their published requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

Provided that the lawyer is on the mortgage company panel, she or he must follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook provisions for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

We are 18 days into a residential purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in Roath. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A solicitor would need to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new contact details and have the offer are re-issued. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Roath

At what point do I incur stamp duty payable for my Roath flat purchase?

The majority of solicitors tend to fill out a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Roath conveyancing transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit your STL Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the funds - settle any Stamp Duty payable on your behalf.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Roath regulated by the SRA

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

  • Anthony Jacobs & Co, 91 Albany Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3LP
  • Spicketts Battrick Law Practice, 54 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3RR
  • City Law Solicitors Cardiff Ltd, 12a Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RP
  • Chetna & Co Solicitors, 150 City Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3DR
  • Spicketts Battrick Law Practice, 126 Clifton Street, Roath, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 1LX

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Roath regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Roath but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, Brunel House, CF24 0ZZ
  • Griffiths Ings Property Lawyers Limited, 9 Kings Road, CF11 9BZ
  • West Coast Conveyancing Limited, 9 Kings Road, CF11 9BZ
  • Beverly Davies Penny, Brunswick House, CF5 1LJ
  • Susan Cotter & Co, 63 Merthyr Road, CF14 1DD

Planning law solicitors in Roath regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Roath with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Thomas Simon Limited, 62 Newport Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 0DF
  • Howells Legal Limited, First Floor, Hallinans House, 22 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 0TD
  • Geldards Llp, Dumfries House, Dumfries Place, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 3ZF
  • Berry Smith Llp, Haywood House, Dumfries Place, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 3GA
  • Glamorgan Law Llp, 15 St Andrews Crescent, Cf10 3db, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3DB

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

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