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Reasons to use our Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Merthyr Tydfil conveyancer have established very good working relationships with Merthyr Tydfil local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Merthyr Tydfil.
  • 2 The practices shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Merthyr Tydfil has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 The Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Merthyr Tydfil
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil

My friend's dad is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil?

It’s advisable to seek multiple conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this page. The quotes do be different but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Merthyr Tydfil even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to acquire a shop in Merthyr Tydfil with a mortgage from Aldermore?

Our search tool is primarily there to find residential conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil but we have recorded at the bottom of this page some Merthyr Tydfil commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the firm directly to check if they are also authorised to represent Aldermore

What does a local search inform me regarding the property I am purchasing in Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Searches UK The local search is essential in every Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Merthyr Tydfil I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Merthyr Tydfil in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be problematic. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Merthyr Tydfil. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Merthyr Tydfil are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Merthyr Tydfil in which case you should be looking for a Merthyr Tydfil conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I purchased a studio flat in Merthyr Tydfil, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Merthyr Tydfil with a long lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £31,400 and £36,200 plus costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

How and when do I pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for my Merthyr Tydfil property purchase?

Your conveyancing practitioner will complete a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf as part of your Merthyr Tydfil purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit the STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the money - pay any land tax due on your behalf.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Merthyr Tydfil regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Merthyr Tydfil but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Kr Conveyancing Services Ltd, 25 Oxford Street, CF45 3PL

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

    Drafting and approving option agreements Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Shops,offices,barn conversions, industrial units, commercial trading estates, retail and leisure developments and large residential estates

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

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