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Reasons to use our Abercarn conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Abercarn has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 Abercarn property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Abercarn solicitors work in conjunction with Abercarn estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 4 Abercarn lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Abercarn conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Abercarn is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Abercarn since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Abercarn

Having been suggested to visit your company we were about to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Abercarn listed by you but have come across some other estimates via the web look cheaper – why is this?

There are numerous conveyancing organisations advertising supposedly cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not supplementalcharges end up with the closing invoice totally different to the one you expected. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that fees listed in terms of engagement should be transparent and reasonable raised The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Abercarn set out all costs for the property you plan tobuy.

Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of stalling in Abercarn house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Abercarn.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Abercarn is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Abercarn are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Abercarn you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Abercarn may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Are there any apps to help locate a Abercarn solicitor on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 25miles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the facility on this page. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Abercarn conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Abercarn conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify if they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society member panel

In scouring the world wide web for the term on line conveyancing in Abercarn it reveals numerous property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?

The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Abercarn or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Abercarn differ, so it's advisable to request at least four quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Abercarn. Conveyancing and Bank of Scotland mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Abercarn who previously acted has now retired. Do I pay?

First make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Abercarn conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Abercarn Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    What is the the remaining lease term? How much is the yearly service fee and ground rent? If a Abercarn lease has fewer than eighty years it will impact the salability of the property. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are happy with residual term of the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will probably need a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would need to own the property for a couple of years in order to be eligible to extend the lease.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Abercarn regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jill Jones & Co, High Meadow House, High Meadow, Abercarn, Newport, Gwent, NP11 5AE
  • Granville-west Chivers & Morgan, Somerset Chambers, 1 Tynewydd Terrace, Newbridge, Caerphilly, NP11 4LS
  • Granville-west Chivers & Morgan Incorporating G. Edward Williams & Son, Po Box 1, 182 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1YB
  • P D Law Limited, 183 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1ZF
  • Owen & O'sullivan, 5 The Square, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Mid Glamorgan, CF82 7DU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Abercarn regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Abercarn practicing in commercial conveyancing in Abercarn. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Granville-west Chivers & Morgan, Somerset Chambers, 1 Tynewydd Terrace, Newbridge, Caerphilly, NP11 4LS
  • Granville-west Chivers & Morgan Incorporating G. Edward Williams & Son, Po Box 1, 182 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1YB
  • P D Law Limited, 183 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1ZF
  • T S Edwards & Son, 1 The Square, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Mid Glamorgan, CF82 7DU
  • Owen & O'sullivan, 5 The Square, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Mid Glamorgan, CF82 7DU

Abercarn commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a number of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Property finance for investment and development loans for banks and borrowers Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Drafting and approving option agreements Extension of leases Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

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