Howells Solicitors is one of Wales' longest established and most respected law firms with nearly 100 staff, providing conveyancing, HIPs, family law, employment law and personal injury. We pride ourselves on our friendly, competitively priced service.
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We can't recommend Howells solicitors enough. Your service was excellent; all documentation was clear, prompt and made our move stress free. I would like to thank you all for representing me during such a difficult period of my life. I would like you to be aware I was impressed with your dedication & professionalism.
Howells Legal Limited (Vat Number 667 2359 07) is Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (607741) www.sra.org.uk. Howells Solicitors is the trading name of Howells Legal Limited registered in England and Wales under registration Number 8782670. We use the word 'partner' to refer to a Director of the Limited Company, or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.
Mortgage valuations are not surveys - they are just cursory looks at a property to assess how much it is worth, with a note about any major works that might be necessary and would affect its value. If you get a mortgage, the lending company will insist on using people they trust to conduct the mortgage valuation, to ensure the property is sufficient security for the loan.
Child Arrangements Order - Sometimes parents cannot agree on where the children should live after separation or how much time the non-resident parent should spend with the children. If parties can reach an agreement the Court may adopt the 'No Order principle' if parties have settled matters between themselves and do not require any further input from the Court.
Offsetting - you can "offset" against the value of any other asset. The usual way is for the ex-spouse/civil partner to transfer his/her interest in the matrimonial home to the ex-spouse/civil partner. Depending on the ex-spouse's/civil partner's income in some cases the ex-spouse/civil partner will also relinquish her/his own (not the children's) right for a periodical payments order against the ex-spouse/civil partner. This is a clean break situation. What has to be taken into consideration is that if you "offset" you are transferring liquid assets.
Reviews (28)
Matthew Rich
Apr 17, 2022
Sam Sheryn
Apr 01, 2022
Paul Reed
Mar 08, 2022
I dealt with Howells 7 years ago when I purchased my first house and had a positive experience, so much so that I re-engaged recently for the Conveyancing on two buy to let purchases. The service I've received from Aimee and Elizabeth has been excellent; very responsive via emails and pone calls, friendly, helpful - which is all you can ask for during the process. I hope to build my buy to let portfolio and will be sure to come back to you as my case handlers if that's ok.
Jeremy Young
Feb 19, 2022
I cannot thank Sara Miles and her team enough for handling the sale of my property. A very long drawn out affair due to dealing with the leasehold company, a buyer pulling out and another buyer changing soliltiors! They persevered and kept on top of the sale and it was finally completed Thanks again to you all, job well done
Pat Frost
Feb 07, 2022
Ben Tester
Oct 15, 2021
I have just completed on a house with Howells I can confidently say they offer great value for money and the turnaround time was a lot quicker than expected. Communication could have been a little better at times but this was quickly addressed by the team and all-in-all it was a positive experience and I would definitely recommend using Howells to others.
Nishitha Cugati
May 05, 2021
We bought a new property and used Howells for conveyancing. Sara miles, Lauren and all her team have been very supportive and thorough throughout the whole process. They were always available and patient enough with all the queries we had. We have also used Howells over the years on multiple occasions including wills, POA etc, Each time they have provided service efficiently and in timely manner. Highly recommend Howells.
Mark Rea
Feb 17, 2021
Amy Stephens and her team have been outstanding throughout the process of selling my fathers property recently. Worked closely with the selling estate agent and all parties involved to see the sale through to a successful completion in a timely manner. Quick to reply to emails and calls. We can't thank her enough for her efficiency and professionalism throughout and for being sympathetic and understanding of the situation regarding my fathers ill health. Competitive on price and you get what you pay for so if you are looking for a solicitor who is efficient and professional I would highly recommend Amy Stephens at Howells.
Karen Morgan
Feb 06, 2021
Had an excellent experience using Howells Solicitors. They were very helpful, supportive and professional during the sale of our property in the current climate. What could have been a very stressful, difficult time the whole process went very smoothly, Sara and Julie were excellent with their communication at all times. Never failed to answer an email or a telephone call. Would highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them in the future.
Nath Dave
Nov 03, 2020
Sara Miles and her team dealt with my property purchase. From the outset, they were responsive, highly organised, understanding and everything you'd want from a solicitor. Sara's team of Georgina Rees and Lauren Coles are a credit to both themselves and the company. Always on hand to answer questions and they got the process done two weeks earlier than initially anticipated.
Great communication throughout, paperwork always sent on time, reviewed on time and completed on time. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you to Sara Miles and her team at Howells Solicitor's Swansea for making my first house purchase a smooth ride. Georgina worked so hard on the day of completion and took the stress out of the process for me. Diolch
Great communication throughout, paperwork always sent on time, reviewed on time and completed on time. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you to Sara Miles and her team at Howells Solicitor's Swansea for making my first house purchase a smooth ride. Georgina worked so hard on the day of completion and took the stress out of the process for me. Diolch
Dee Wat
Mar 08, 2020
James Watson
Oct 25, 2019
Matthew Trevett
Aug 04, 2019
Thomas Collins
Jun 11, 2019
LesleY Wakefield
Dec 13, 2018
Faultless conveyencing experience with Victoria Best at Howells Talbot/Bridgend. She was extremely efficient, replying to every email the same day, always accessible over the phone, always personable, friendly and knowledgable. Wouldn't use anyone else now, and would happily recommend. Ps: Legal fees also very competitive.
Huw Morgan
Mar 10, 2018
I Instructed Andrea and her team to handle the sale of my late Mothers house as I was the executor of the estate. This was the second conveyancing that Andrea had done for me, the first being the purchase of our current house. I can quite honestly say that the experience has been absolutley brilliant, and Andrea has acted efficiently with every query that has been sent. I definitley reccomend Howells to anyone! Huw
Douglas Matthews
Aug 08, 2017
I have dealt with Howells, first in Cardiff and, more recently in Talbot Green, over about 20 years. This has involved wills, trust administration, power of attorney and property transactions. I have enjoyed friendly, courteous and, above all, expert professional advice throughout this period. Charging rates are good value and I would have no hesitation in recommending this firm to friends and family.
Philip Heaton
Mar 30, 2017
Outstanding level of service - I highly recommend this practice. Not only highly professional, but Howells also take time to PERSONALISE their service by telephoning their clients with progress updates. What solicitor DOES that these days? They also use text and email to keep you updated on your conveyance. When I had some complications in my sale documents the partner Mike called me to sort them out quickly and efficiently, even though he was extremely busy.
Not many of the solicitors that I use would take a minute more than necessary for a regular conveyance like mine. Working with Howells makes a huge difference when one is dealing with several property sales at once.
Not many of the solicitors that I use would take a minute more than necessary for a regular conveyance like mine. Working with Howells makes a huge difference when one is dealing with several property sales at once.
James Alexander
Feb 24, 2017
Howells Solicitors was our buyer's Solicitors who were first time buyers. Towards the end of the process of selling our home we needed to complete at the end of the month with exchange of contracts a week before. All parties were onboard with this and were working towards both these mile stones on the buying /selling process. One week before completion we were told that the buyers Solicitors was on holiday until the Wednesday before competition which was unacceptable as we needed to give notice to our purchase, change over bills and confirm to our removers we were moving on the given completion day.
After pushing on our Solicitors and Estate Agents we were told a Solicitor in Howells Cardiff branch could sign the paperwork off before Wednesday. We were told that Howells Solicitors also had a scanner issue and computer problems until Wednesday conveniently and we ended up exchanging at 5pm before the completion date after a lot of chasing on our part with our Estate Agents and Solicitors. Howells Solicitors are incompetent in its entirety and nearly caused the chain to fall through. If you are looking to buy or sell a house avoid these cowboys at all costs!
After pushing on our Solicitors and Estate Agents we were told a Solicitor in Howells Cardiff branch could sign the paperwork off before Wednesday. We were told that Howells Solicitors also had a scanner issue and computer problems until Wednesday conveniently and we ended up exchanging at 5pm before the completion date after a lot of chasing on our part with our Estate Agents and Solicitors. Howells Solicitors are incompetent in its entirety and nearly caused the chain to fall through. If you are looking to buy or sell a house avoid these cowboys at all costs!
Esther Hunting
Feb 04, 2017
Many thanks to Jeanette and team for all your help, who provided a very professional and knowledgeable service and I would highly recommend them for property transactions. Howells Solicitors were very helpful throughout what can be a stressful process of buying a first home and I was extremely grateful for their guidance and patience. Many thanks.
James Richard Wigham
Dec 16, 2016
Lewis
Jan 05, 2016
Elena Duffy
Gareth Howells
Fantastic service from Rhiannon and team. Effective communications, and despite coming up against some opposition on an issue with the sewers from the developers solicitor, Rhiannon persevered to ensure our best interests were served. We may just be grateful for that in the future, excellent value too, many thanks, and a definite recommend.
Laura Smith
Steven Hore
Fluff Cummins
From the very start Suzanne and her team have been great. Everything went smoothly with very little fuss. I was well informed through the process and what was required throughout by email and telephone messages. All paperwork and transactions was clear, concise and to the point. The team were always there for me when I needed any advice and guidance. I would recommend Howells Solicitors to my family and friends without hesitation.
Rich Pearsall