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  • 1 There is a strong possibility the other side’s lawyers have offices in Torfaen - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Torfaen
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Torfaen regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative lawyers inform you it just might be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Torfaen since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Torfaen

What is the best way of finding a commercial conveyancing in Torfaen?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust whom they would instruct.

Option 2 is to look on the web for conveyancing in Torfaen. Telephone two or three from the list and request that they forward you their conveyancing fees and have a conversation with the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing prior tocommitting.

Third is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your own factors including location,speed, complications and who the proposed lender is. Don't take the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Torfaen

My wife and I own a renovated Victorian house in Torfaen. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Yorkshire Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Torfaen and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Torfaen prior to appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Torfaen. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Torfaen especially if they are familiar with such properties in Torfaen.

What does commercial conveyancing in Torfaen cover?

Torfaen conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

In sourcing the internet for the phrase on line conveyancing in Torfaen it reveals numerous conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so seek the counsel of friends and family who have acquired a property in Torfaen or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Torfaen vary, so it's a good idea to request at least four quotes from varying types of companies. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Torfaen both have approximately forty five years left on the leases. Will this present a problem?

There are plenty of short leases in Torfaen. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

Torfaen Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the leaseholders have control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is often employed if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the block? If a Torfaen lease has less than 80 years it will affect the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are happy with remaining years on the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the property for a couple of years before you are eligible to exercise a lease extension.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Torfaen regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Torfaen practicing in commercial conveyancing in Torfaen. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Newbold And Co, 12 Russell Street, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 1EA
  • Rubin Lewis O'brien Llp, Gwent House, Gwent Square, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 1PL
  • Keith Smart & Co, 15 Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran, Cwnbran, Torfaen, NP44 3JN
  • Watkins & Gunn, Glantorfaen House, Hanbury Road, Pontypool, Gwent, NP4 6XY
  • Granville-west Chivers & Morgan, Somerset Chambers, 1 Tynewydd Terrace, Newbridge, Caerphilly, NP11 4LS

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Torfaen regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Torfaen but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Prestige Property Lawyers , Suite 1, Unit 4 Lakeside Court, NP44 3GA
  • Convey Law Limited, Maxwell Chambers, NP20 1JE

Planning law solicitors in Torfaen regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Torfaen practicing in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Torfaen
  • Roger James Clements & Partners, 71 - 72 Bridge Street, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4AQ

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