Conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent

What does conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent involve?

Conveyancing is the term used for the process of buying and selling property, including all the paperwork and legal formalities for buying, selling, remortgaging and transferring equity. When you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Blaenau Gwent, they will start the process, including requesting searches on the property for buyers, negotiating the price with the other party's solicitor, exchanging contracts and transferring funds. Homeward Legal works with fully qualified solicitors for all conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent. Find out more about the conveyancing services Homeward Legal offers here.

How do I get a quote for conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent?

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Why should I choose a Blaenau Gwent conveyancing solicitor through Homeward Legal?

With first-class customer service and competitive quotes, Homeward Legal is the best option for all Blaenau Gwent conveyancing services. There are some other excellent reasons to choose Homeward Legal, such as:

• There are no hidden fees. The price we quote for legal fees for Blaenau Gwent conveyancing is the price you will pay because we are always up front about all charges.*
• All the conveyancing solicitors we work with are regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
• We never use complicated or unnecessary jargon and explain the conveyancing process in plain English.
• Our no-completion protection offer ensures you do not lose out if your transaction fails to complete for any reason.
• We always put the customer first, and hundreds of positive Trustpilot reviews show our high customer satisfaction ratings.

*Your quote from Homeward Legal will cover common conveyancing costs in line with the information you've provided to us. Depending on the specific circumstances of your transaction, and after discussion with your solicitor, there may be additional non-standard fees which would be in addition to the fee quoted by Homeward Legal.

How much does conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent cost?

There is no simple answer to how much conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent will cost. As each transaction is unique, the final bill will depend on factors such as the value of the property involved or whether it is leasehold or freehold. Depending on the transaction you're looking to complete, your Blaenau Gwent conveyancing costs could include searches, Land Registry fees, solicitors' fees, bank transfer fees, Land Transaction Tax and more. Read more in our guide to average conveyancing fees in 2020.

Where are Blaenau Gwent's best home-mover destinations?

There are four main urban centres in Blaenau Gwent: Ebbw Vale is the biggest town in the county; Abertillery; Brynmawr; and Tredegar.

In all the towns, terraced houses form a big part of the property portfolio, but there are also newbuild estates in each, too, making them an appealing choice of families.

For more rural locations, look to the likes of Nantyglo and Trefil, officially the highest village in Wales.

How much is a typical property in Blaenau Gwent?

Property prices in the county of Blaenau Gwent are well below the average for Wales and for the UK as a whole. The most recent data on sold property prices from the Land Registry shows that the average home in Blaenau Gwent sells for £99,327. For comparison, the average in Wales is £172,828 and in the UK as a whole, it's £239,196.

Will buying a leasehold property slow down conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent?

Two popular types of popular property tenure in Wales are freehold and leasehold. Leaseholders own a property only, not the land on which it stands. This remains in the ownership of the landowner or freeholder and the land leased to the property owner, usually on a long-term basis that can last for decades and even centuries. Buying a leasehold property can occasionally be slower, especially if the lease is close to renewal. When you instruct a Blaenau Gwent conveyancing solicitor through Homeward Legal, they will immediately request a leasehold information pack from the freeholder to ensure your purchase goes without a hitch. Find out more about what's involved in buying leasehold in our detailed guide.

Which council is responsible for schools in Blaenau Gwent?

The local education authority is Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Go to the website of Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, to get all the information you need on schools and colleges in Blaenau Gwent.

Is there a flood risk to property in Blaenau Gwent?

The topography of Blaenau Gwent includes three valleys, which means flood risks are increased through heavy rainfall and storms. No matter where you are buying a property, ask your Blaenau Gwent conveyancing solicitor to instruct a flood-risk search, which will reveal any potential threat from all types of flooding. The Natural Resources Wales website has lots of information on long-term flood planning.

What kind of searches will I need for conveyancing in Blaenau Gwent?

A conveyancing solicitor for a Blaenau Gwent property purchase will conduct a series of searches to complete your transaction. Our helpful guide explains all you need to know, but here are some that may be particularly relevant to Blaenau Gwent conveyancing:

• Local authority search: Crucial for planning consents and information on conservation areas. Blaenau Gwent has two conservation areas, both in Tredegar: Bedwellty Park and Garden and the Southern Town Area.
• Environmental search: Shows contaminated land and pollution, vital for areas around Blaenau Gwent where there is a noted heritage of heavy industry.
• Mining search: A crucial search for any Blaenau Gwent property purchase because of historic coal mining activity, this will reveal the location of mine shafts and tunnels.
• Chancel repair liability search: A historic and rare charge that may mean a homeowner is responsible for paying for repairs to a Church of England parish church.

How are transport links in Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent is well placed for transport links. Via road, the county has direct access to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road linking to Abergavenny in the west and Merthy Tydfil in the east. Ebbw Vale has two railway stations with direct services to Cardiff. For more details on bus and rail services locally, go to Transport for Wales.