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Llantwit Major Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to completion was day for conveyancing in Llantwit Major
  • 2 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Llantwit Major
  • 3 December was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while September was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Llantwit Major
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 66% freehold and 34% leasehold conveyancing in Llantwit Major for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Llantwit Major since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Llantwit Major

At what point will exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in Llantwit Major and do I need to attend the lawyers branch?

Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Llantwit Major you are invited in to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the firm to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Llantwit Major)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

When reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Llantwit Major, many advise that I must use a CQS kitemarked lawyer. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Llantwit Major is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are Accredited solicitors.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Santander. Llantwit Major conveyancing lawyers were selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Santander?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Santander conducted the survey? Have you advised Santander as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Santander conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

It is unclear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Llantwit Major bank branch on a couple of occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Llantwit Major conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Provided that the lawyer is on the lender approved list, she or he must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook specifications for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender 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 bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Llantwit Major. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Llantwit Major solicitor is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when acquiring a house in Llantwit Major? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some owners of property residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Llantwit Major?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Llantwit Major to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

My wife and I own a renovated Victorian property in Llantwit Major. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Alliance & Leicester . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Alliance & Leicester to clarify?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Llantwit Major and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Llantwit Major. I I would like to check if they are listed on the bank's conveyancing panel. Could you assist?

You should phone the conveyancer to check if they are on the lender's panel. Alternatively please get in touch with us and we can investigate and revert. If they are not on the conveyancing panel we we can help find a specialist conveyancing solicitor in Llantwit Major on the approved list for your mortgage company.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Llantwit Major regulated by the SRA

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

  • Anthony Pugh, The Old Rectory, Flemingston, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 4QJ

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Llantwit Major?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Llantwit Major. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a speedy, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Llantwit Major.

disposing of a home in Llantwit Major is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the seller once the offer has been accepted
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancer retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (where relevant)

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

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