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Conveyancing in Monmouthshire : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Monmouthshire conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Monmouthshire conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Monmouthshire
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with 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’.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Monmouthshire
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Monmouthshire - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 Monmouthshire solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Monmouthshire since January 2025*

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Acquisition

of apartment Maryport Street NP15 1RW, purchased for £91,500. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

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Disposal

of house property, Baron Street, NP15 1AS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £325,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Monmouthshire

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of hinderance in Monmouthshire house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Monmouthshire.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Monmouthshire , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my title? My Monmouthshire conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my purchase is recorded.

As far as conveyancing in Monmouthshire is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any other parties. At present approximately three quarters of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Registration takes place after the purchaser is living at the property thus 'speed' is not always top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Monmouthshire. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

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

    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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Monmouthshire is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Monmouthshire are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Monmouthshire you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Monmouthshire may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Am I right to be wary about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Monmouthshire conveyancing practice?

As with lots of service providers, often referrals from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may recommend solicitors to select. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to choose your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that most mortgage providers have an approved list of law firms you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.

Am I best advised to instruct a Monmouthshire conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am buying? An old friend can deal with the legal formalities however they are based 200miles away.

The benefit of a high street Monmouthshire conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to execute paperwork, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were impressed that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Monmouthshire conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

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Typically, Monmouthshire conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Monmouthshire property searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising queries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Examining replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

Home buying in Monmouthshire is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to supplemental enquires from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Monmouthshire commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Shops,offices,barn conversions, industrial units, commercial trading estates, retail and leisure developments and large residential estates Industrial and warehouse premises Land use planning and environmental issues Options and guarantees Creating and negotiating new leases

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

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