We chose a local solicitor for our conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot today. Upon checking the Terms it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for costs even if the movefalls through. Should I go with them or use a web based conveyancing company advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to neutralise those cases that abort. Also remember that these arrangements rarely cover expenses for example Neath Port Talbot conveyancing search charges.
Do the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool perform attended exchange conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot?
There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. You should contact us to get a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.
It is 10 years ago since I bought my property in Neath Port Talbot. Conveyancing lawyers have now been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find my title documents. Will this cause complications?
You need not be too concerned. First there is a chance that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they may stored with the lawyers who acted in your purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Neath Port Talbot relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it is more of a problem but is not insurmountable.
I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Neath Port Talbot. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 27/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Neath Port Talbot for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agent office in Neath Port Talbot where we see a few leasehold sales jeopardised due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Neath Port Talbot conveyancing firms. Can you clarify whether the vendor of a flat can initiate the lease extension formalities for the buyer?
Provided that the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer can avoid having to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or at the same time as completion of the sale.
Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
I own a garden flat in Neath Port Talbot, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Neath Port Talbot with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2094
With 69 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.