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Merthyr Tydfil Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 December was the busiest month and August was the next busiest month while June was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil
  • 2 Average time from start to moving day was 43 days for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £1,155
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £190
  • 5 97% freehold and 3% leasehold conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil for last year

Examples of recent conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil since January 2025*

Transfer

of terraced residence, Darren View, CF47 0HH completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £102,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of terraced property, Fothergill Street, CF44 0SA completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £127,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced premises, Seymour Street, CF44 7BL completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £75,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house property, Gwawr Street, CF44 6YP completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £214,995. 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, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil

Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Do e-mail us to get a fee calculation and details as to availability.

We are buying a house and the lawyer has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the house may be obligated to pay because it falls into the area of such a church. He has recommended insurance. Is this strictly warranted for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers handling conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Merthyr Tydfil ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Merthyr Tydfil especially if they are familiar with such properties in Merthyr Tydfil.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Merthyr Tydfil for my remortgage. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

One can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training reasons.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing and The Mortgage Works mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Merthyr Tydfil who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to incur the fees of a Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Merthyr Tydfil Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

    It would be wise to find out as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters such as the tidiness of the common parts. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants what they think of them. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that will increase the maintenance costs? For most Merthyr Tydfil leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be incorporated into the service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Merthyr Tydfil require leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance.

Please set a few of distinct advantages to instructing a local property lawyer in Merthyr Tydfil

Home movers in Merthyr Tydfil opt for a local conveyancing practitioner so that they can visit if they have problems, and to execute documents rather taking the chance in relying on the Royal Mail.

One could say that there is a slight advantage in opting for a conveyancing practitioner local to a property you are purchasing, due to the in-depth knowledge of the locality and potential local concerns - yet this is debatable. Most conveyancers undertaking their communications via the web and could be anywhere in the world.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Jnp Legal Limited, 15 Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8AU
  • Rjm Solicitors Limited, 1st & 2nd Floors, 34 Victoria Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8BW
  • Marchant Harries, 17-19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7DP
  • Graeme John Ltd, 1 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil specialising in commercial conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Jnp Legal Limited, 15 Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8AU
  • Rjm Solicitors Limited, 1st & 2nd Floors, 34 Victoria Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8BW
  • Marchant Harries, 17-19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7DP
  • Graeme John Ltd, 1 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA
  • Ggp Law Ltd, The Beehive, 11a Victoria Square, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 7LA

Merthyr Tydfil commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Compulsory land purchase Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Industrial and warehouse premises Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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

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