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Main reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Neath Abbey

  • 1 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal links with Neath Abbey estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Neath Abbey has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Neath Abbey
  • 5 Regardless other solicitors say it just might be important to visit your solicitor to sign contracts. There are various parties with with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Neath Abbey since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Neath Abbey

I am hoping to move into my new home in Neath Abbey next Tuesday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the mortgage company. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These obligations are not specific to conveyancing in Neath Abbey.

It is is a decade since I acquired my home in Neath Abbey. Conveyancing solicitors have just been retained on the sale but I am unable to locate the title deeds. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. First there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the lender or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Neath Abbey involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it is more tricky but is resolvable.

About to purchase a new build flat in Neath Abbey. 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.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Neath Abbey

    Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Neath Abbey ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will not give a loan on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Neath Abbey. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Neath Abbey to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Neath Abbey it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Neath Abbey or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Neath Abbey differ, so it's advisable to request at least three fee estimates from different law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Is there an average legal costs for conveyancing in Neath Abbey?

The average fee in 2014 for conveyancing in Neath Abbey was just over one thousand four hundred and fifty pounds excluding Land Tax and Land Registry charges.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Neath Abbey regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Djm Law Limited, 16 Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea Vale, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 0AJ
  • Trevor Thomas Scott & Jenkins, Central Chambers, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5EX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Neath Abbey

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Neath Abbey specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Djm Law Limited, 16 Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea Vale, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 0AJ
  • Trevor Thomas Scott & Jenkins, Central Chambers, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5EX

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Neath Abbey regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Neath Abbey but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Sam Hawking Property Lawyers Ltd, Property Lawyers, SA13 1NW
  • Dezrezlegal Limited, Ethos Building, SA1 Waterfront, SA1 8AS
  • David Sanders & Co, 58 Mansel Street, SA1 5TE

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

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