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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Abertillery conveyancing

Reasons to use our Abertillery conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Abertillery home moves can become significantly more stressful 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 instantly.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Abertillery solicitors work in conjunction with Abertillery estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout
  • 5 Abertillery conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Abertillery conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Abertillery since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Abertillery

The lawyer who assisted with my last purchase has quoted £1350 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Abertillery. I am selling a Victorian property for £200,000. This seems overpriced. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Abertillery?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are prepared to spend time comparing prices you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you mightcome to rue opting for an an unknown conveyancer. Don't forget to be sure the firm can represent your lender. Do employ our search tool to select a Abertillery conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery.

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out flat in Abertillery by 7/11/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

The normal practice is not to serve notice for your letting until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they seek the assistance the other lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will aim towards

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified 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…’

I am buying a new build flat in Abertillery. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Abertillery

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Abertillery prior to instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not give a loan on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Abertillery. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Abertillery to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I have today placed an offer on a leasehold flat in Abertillery and the mortgage adviser that we are using recommended his property lawyer. They quoted a thousand pounds excluding VAT and disbursements. Does this sound steep?

You should not rely on a single estimate. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Abertillery. Then choose one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved list of the bank that you have applied for a mortgage from.

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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 could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Abertillery regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Abertillery practicing in commercial conveyancing in Abertillery. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Lewis & Lines, Commercial Chambers, Abertillery, Gwent, NP13 1YB
  • 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
  • Granville-west Chivers & Morgan, Somerset Chambers, 1 Tynewydd Terrace, Newbridge, Caerphilly, NP11 4LS

Purchase conveyancing in Abertillery normally involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Abertillery property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation prepared the owner’s conveyancer
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Examining replies given by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new 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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