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Reasons to use our Pontardawe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Pontardawe property deals can become a lot more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Pontardawe
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other lawyers advise it may be important to attend your lawyer to execute legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 This site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Pontardawe will be conducted by a property lawyer on your lender’s conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Pontardawe since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced premises, Bwllfa Road, SA6 5AL completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £275,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Disposal

of detached residence residence, Main Road, SA10 8AP completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £175,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Transfer

of terraced premises, Heol Y Celyn, SA7 0NT completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £213,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of apartment Ena Avenue SA11 3AD, at the agreed consideration of £90,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Pontardawe

Do the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site perform right to buy conveyancing in Pontardawe?

We work with a number of conveyancing conveyancers carrying out right to buy transactions You should e-mail the solicitors listed with a view to get a costs illustration.

I am purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Pontardawe. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these works are allowed?

Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Pontardawe can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain alterations or need the consent of a 3rd party. Many works call for local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

Intending to buy a apartment in Pontardawe. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Pontardawe property lawyer is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

Having digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Pontardawe solicitor - who is on the RBS conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?

RBS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually RBS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Pontardawe postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Pontardawe.

I am buying a new build flat in Pontardawe. 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pontardawe

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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.

Is there anything unique about your site and other online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Pontardawe?

At this site get an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Pontardawe. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the highest commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Pontardawe

My brother has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Pontardawe. Should I use them?

No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.

What makes a Pontardawe lease defective?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Pontardawe. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Nationwide Building Society, The Mortgage Works, and Clydesdale all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Pontardawe - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

    Its a good idea to find out as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people what they think of their service. On a final note, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely what you get for your money. Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the block? Be sure to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Pontardawe leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Pontardawe. If you like the apartmentin Pontardawe but your dog can’t make the move with you then you have a very hard compromise.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Pontardawe

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pontardawe practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • D R James & Son, 3-4 Dynevor Terrace, Pontardawe, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA8 4HY
  • Trevor Thomas Scott & Jenkins, Central Chambers, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5EX
  • Djm Law Limited, 16 Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea Vale, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 0AJ
  • T.l.j. Law Limited, Guildhall Chambers, 2 Church Place, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LL
  • Jennifer Melly Law Limited, 45 Alfred Street, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1EH

Planning law solicitors in Pontardawe regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pontardawe specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • 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
  • Edward Harris Solicitors, Tredegar Fawr, Llangyfelach, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA5 7LS

Typically, Pontardawe conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Lawyer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the lawyer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to additional enquires from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where relevant)

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

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