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Reasons to use our Skewen conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any other sites say it may be important to attend your conveyancer to execute contracts. There are various parties with engaged in a house sale without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Skewen is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Skewen registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 The Skewen conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Skewen
  • 5 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Skewen will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Skewen since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Skewen

My bank has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Skewen but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Skewen or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

Not all Skewen conveyancing practices are on all banks conveyancing panel. Please make the most of the above search tool to locate a Skewen conveyancing firm on the on the mortgage company panel.

I am being advised by my solicitor that restrictive coveneant insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Skewen?

The right level of restrictive coveneant indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Barclays and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

is it true that all Skewen solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be overseen by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Skewen. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may affect a commercial property in Skewen?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Skewen will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Skewen. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Skewen.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Skewen it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Skewen commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Skewen.

About to purchase a new build flat in Skewen. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Skewen

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Skewen and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Skewen

Am I better off to use a Skewen conveyancing practitioner based in the location that I am purchasing? An old friend can conduct the legal work however his firm is located 200kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a high street Skewen conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign paperwork, present your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Skewen know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust used your friend and in the main were impressed that should outweigh using an unknown Skewen conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Skewen regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe Ltd, 1-5 Grove Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1HX
  • Bowermans, 1 Courtland Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1WR
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Skewen

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Skewen practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Howe & Spender, Courtland Chambers, 38-42 Station Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1JS
  • Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe Ltd, 1-5 Grove Place, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1HX
  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Skewen regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Skewen with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Hutchinson Thomas, Pendrill Court, 119 London Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1LF
  • Morgan Laroche Limited, Bay House, Phoenix Way, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 9LA
  • Jcp Solicitors Limited, Venture Court, Waterside Business Park, Valley Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA6 8QP

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