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  • 1 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Barry registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 The Barry conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Barry
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Barry conveyancing can become a lot more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Barry is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Barry property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Barry since January 2025*

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Fonmon Park Road, CF62 3BG completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £209,950. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Transfer

of detached residence residence, The Wheate Close, CF62 3HH completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £175,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi premises, Greenmeadow Way, CF62 3FJ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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of semi residence, Railway Road, CF62 3FG completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £380,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barry

I am hoping to move into my new home in Barry next Thursday. My solicitor now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the mortgage company. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 instructions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Barry.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the house moving as a first time purchaser of a two bedroom flat in Barry. Do I pick up the keys to the property on the completion date from my lawyer? If so, I will appoint a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Barry?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the completion advance to the seller's lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be able to collect the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen early afternoon.

I am the single beneficiary of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Barry. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I want to move. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. How practical a view lenders take of it, depend on the mortgage company as this clause is primarily there to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Yorkshire BS. Barry conveyancing solicitors were instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Yorkshire BS?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Yorkshire BS conducted the valuation? Have you informed Yorkshire BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary reason for stalling in Barry conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Barry.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Barry. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barry

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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 unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Barry ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Barry. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Barry especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Barry.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £450,000 maisonette in Barry in just under a week. The landlords agents has quoted £408 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Barry?

Barry conveyancing on leasehold apartments more often than not necessitates the buyer’s lawyer submitting enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to respond to such questions the majority will be willing to do so. They may levy a reasonable charge for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The management information fee demanded by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, without which the invoice is not strictly payable. In reality you have little option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

Barry Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

    How many years remain on the lease? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Barry

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Barry specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Cranes, 8 Broad Street, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 7AA
  • Vale Solicitors Ltd, 102 High Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 7DS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Barry regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Barry practicing in commercial conveyancing in Barry. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Anthony Pugh, The Old Rectory, Flemingston, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 4QJ
  • Cranes, 8 Broad Street, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 7AA
  • Vale Solicitors Ltd, 102 High Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 7DS

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Barry includes some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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