Conveyancing in Caernarfon
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Caernarfon, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Caernarfon and throughout Gwynedd with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Bangor
Buying property in Caernarfon
A royal town in Gwynedd, Wales, Caernarfon is known for its majestic castle, a World Heritage Site. The town's waterfront area is particularly desirable. The Welsh Highland Railway offers scenic journeys to Porthmadog, and road links connect the town to the rest of North Wales. Caernarfon has a population of approximately 9,800.
Council Tax in Caernarfon (2023/24)
Caernarfon is in Gwynedd Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,324.80 |
| B | £1,545.60 |
| C | £1,766.40 |
| D | £1,987.20 |
| E | £2,428.80 |
| F | £2,870.40 |
| G | £3,312.00 |
| H | £3,974.40 |
| I | £4,636.80 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A property lawyer plays a key role after an offer has been accepted. They will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including arranging property searches, raising enquires of the seller and ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Caernarfon conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches related to national park restrictions and historic mining activity.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your lender.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Caernarfon transaction smoothly.
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Selling property in Caernarfon
The sale of a property in Caernarfon will require your solicitor to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and title deeds.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, dealing with complications like missing paperwork and taking charge of the mortgage redemption. By taking action to communicate effectively with the other parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, your lawyer will help make sure your sale is completed successfully.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold house or flat usually takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Delays are usually the result of the time it takes the seller's conveyancer to get these documents together.
The solicitor should start this process before a buyer has even been found, because the managing agent's information can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Caernarfon
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, your solicitor must be able to act for your chosen lender.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all lenders. Whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Virgin Money or taking out a tracker mortgage from Accord, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity in Caernarfon
Whether you are estate planning, adding your spouse to the deeds or gifting a home, you will need a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity.
Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Caernarfon?
Legal fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete during your property transaction. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a leasehold information pack.
Check for additional fees
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some firms list extra charges in the small print. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
