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Reasons to use our Neath Port Talbot conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Neath Port Talbot property lawyers work in partnership with Neath Port Talbot estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Neath Port Talbot - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 The Neath Port Talbot conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Neath Port Talbot
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Neath Port Talbot is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Neath Port Talbot property lawyer have established very good connections with Neath Port Talbot 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 house sale or purchase in Neath Port Talbot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot

Are you able to recommend a Bank of Scotland accepted Neath Port Talbot conveyancing practice who can have us moved in within 10 days? Would it be better to use a local Neath Port Talbot firm or an internet conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Neath Port Talbot conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Neath Port Talbot. Visit a couple of law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your requirements together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on speed. Appoint the one that appears most efficient.

I got the keys to my flat on 4 May and my personal details are still not registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Neath Port Talbot advises it should be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Neath Port Talbot uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any third parties. As of today approximately 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration is effected after the new owner is living at the property therefore an expedited registration is not always top priority yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Neath Port Talbot. 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 legal work.

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

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

My company is wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot for less than £1,200?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or call so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot it shows results of many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The ideal method of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Neath Port Talbot or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four fee estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

Last December I purchased a leasehold house in Neath Port Talbot. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Neath Port Talbot Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? You should want to find out as much as you can regarding the company managing the block as they can either make living at the property much easier or much more difficult. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the tidiness of the communal areas. Ask other tenants what they think of their management. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely how they are spending the funds.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Neath Port Talbot

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Neath Port Talbot practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • 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
  • Trevor Thomas Scott & Jenkins, Central Chambers, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5EX
  • D R James & Son, 3-4 Dynevor Terrace, Pontardawe, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA8 4HY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Neath Port Talbot regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Neath Port Talbot with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • 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
  • Trevor Thomas Scott & Jenkins, Central Chambers, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5EX
  • D R James & Son, 3-4 Dynevor Terrace, Pontardawe, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA8 4HY

Planning law solicitors in Neath Port Talbot regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Neath Port Talbot with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on tree preservation orders
  • 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

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