Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Neath

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

Follow your intuition—you will have a better move where you instruct a local solicitor in Neath

Neath Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Neath that are buy to let is 20%
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £190
  • 3 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Neath
  • 4 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Neath
  • 5 94% freehold and 6% leasehold conveyancing in Neath for last year

Examples of recent conveyancing in Neath since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Neath

Why would I use a Neath conveyancing company given that web based conveyancers are less overpriced?

Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Neath and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t become consumed with scouring the internet for the cheapest Neath conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a distressing home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted lawyer. Emails can't take the place of a telephone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of continuity that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. He or She will inform you as to progress making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. If you ever need to contact the firm you will know who to ask for and we'll ensure you are in the know.

We are about to exchange on the purchase of a property in Neath but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate reparation from the vendor in the sum of three thousand pounds by way of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract yet Bank of Ireland will not permit this. Why were they approached?

Any property lawyer being on a Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel is obliged to advise Bank of Ireland of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancing practitioner to notify the price change to Bank of Ireland then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Bank of Ireland and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Neath.

I own a freehold property in Neath but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Neath and has limited impact for conveyancing in Neath but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Neath. I I would like to check whether they are on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel. Could you assist?

The first thing you should do is call the conveyancer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you should call Barclays Direct who may be able to help.

I am buying a new build apartment in Neath. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Neath

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Do online conveyancing companies cover everything a high street Neath solicitor does or must I retain a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Neath?

Where you choose an online conveyancer they should undertake all the things your Neath conveyancer would cover.

Last updated

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 Licensed Conveyancers in Neath regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Neath but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Sam Hawking Property Lawyers Ltd, Property Lawyers, SA13 1NW
  • Dezrezlegal Limited, Ethos Building, SA1 Waterfront, SA1 8AS

Planning law solicitors in Neath regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Neath practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Neath
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Jcp Solicitors Limited, Venture Court, Waterside Business Park, Valley Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA6 8QP
  • Morgan Laroche Limited, Bay House, Phoenix Way, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 9LA

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.