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Neath Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £40
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Neath that are buy to let is 20%
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was day for conveyancing in Neath
  • 4 was the busiest month and was the next busiest month while was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Neath
  • 5 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Neath

Examples of recent conveyancing in Neath since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Neath

What is the ideal way of finding a value for money conveyancing in Neath?

Option 1 is to ask relatives who they would recommend.

Second, use a comparison service on the internet for conveyancing in Neath. Pick up the phone to two or three listed and request that they forward you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the legal process beforemaking your choice.

Option 3 is to make use of this site to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your individual expectations including area of the property,timings, complications and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to appoint ninety nine pound conveyancing in Neath

We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Neath?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Neath.

I have 7378 less than 75 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Neath. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Minimum 85 years unexpired from completion, except where the mortgage application is pursuant to Platform's participation in the Government's Help to Buy Shared Equity scheme, in which case (a) the unexpired lease term must not be less than 250 years for new-build houses and not less than 125 years for new-build flats and (b) ground rent must be reasonable at all times and any escalation must be linked to RPI (Retail Price Index) or a similar index.

Me and my partner are purchasing a property in Neath. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we will need to put money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Neath. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Skipton be concerned?

As your lender is Skipton your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Skipton where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Neath.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Neath. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

Should I be suspicious about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Neath conveyancing practice?

As with lots of professional services, often referrals from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all suggest solicitors to retain. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to appoint your own lawyer. You need to be aware that many lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Neath. I've discover a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Neath regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Jennifer Melly Law Limited, 45 Alfred Street, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1EH
  • T.l.j. Law Limited, Guildhall Chambers, 2 Church Place, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LL
  • Howe & Spender, Courtland Chambers, 38-42 Station Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JS
  • Aberavon Lawyers Limited, 11 Courtland Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Neath

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Neath specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Jennifer Melly Law Limited, 45 Alfred Street, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1EH
  • T.l.j. Law Limited, Guildhall Chambers, 2 Church Place, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LL
  • Howe & Spender, Courtland Chambers, 38-42 Station Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JS
  • Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe Ltd, 1-5 Grove Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1HX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Neath regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Neath practicing in commercial conveyancing in Neath. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Jennifer Melly Law Limited, 45 Alfred Street, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1EH
  • T.l.j. Law Limited, Guildhall Chambers, 2 Church Place, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LL
  • Howe & Spender, Courtland Chambers, 38-42 Station Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JS
  • Aberavon Lawyers Limited, 11 Courtland Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JJ

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

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