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Reasons to use our Abertillery conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Abertillery solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Abertillery conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your home move
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Abertillery estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Abertillery conveyancers work in partnership with Abertillery estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 4 The Abertillery conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Abertillery
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Abertillery since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Abertillery

Souldappointing a Abertillery conveyancing firm make the home moving process easier?

Existing third party relationships are another important factor to consider when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Abertillery law firms benefit from connections with lenders and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Hosting a sound experience in the local area also helps too.

Is it the case that all Abertillery CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

We are getting the release of further monies on our mortgage from Leeds Building Society as we wish to carry out a loft conversion to our house in Abertillery. Do we need to appoint a high street Abertillery solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Leeds Building Society do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Leeds Building Society list.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Yorkshire BS are being problematic. The Abertillery solicitor who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Yorkshire BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Yorkshire BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Yorkshire BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Yorkshire BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Abertillery?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Abertillery. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Abertillery.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Abertillery it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Abertillery commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Abertillery.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Abertillery?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Abertillery. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Abertillery is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Abertillery are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Abertillery you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery may determine 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 property.

What does commercial conveyancing in Abertillery cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Abertillery covers a broad range of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery

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

  • Fonsecalaw Limited, New County Buildings, 59 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 6HW
  • Richards & Lewis Ltd, 19 Market Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6YH
  • Watkins & Gunn, Glantorfaen House, Hanbury Road, Pontypool, Gwent, NP4 6XY
  • Behr & Co, Hollymount, 3 Market Square, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 4AJ
  • Michael Leighton Jones Solicitors, 53 Hanbury Road, Bargoed, Mid Glamorgan, CF81 8XD

Conveyancing in Abertillery 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
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the property lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to further questions from the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (if relevant)

Abertillery commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Offices, shops or industrial units Compulsory land purchase Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

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