Conveyancing in Haverfordwest
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Haverfordwest, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Haverfordwest and throughout Pembrokeshire handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
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Buying property in Haverfordwest
A town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Haverfordwest is known for its castle, Haverfordwest Castle, and the nearby Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Haverfordwest has a railway station, providing links to Swansea and Fishguard. Haverfordwest has a population of approximately 13,000.
Council Tax in Haverfordwest (2023/24)
Haverfordwest is in Pembrokeshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,130.71 |
| B | £1,319.16 |
| C | £1,507.62 |
| D | £1,696.07 |
| E | £2,072.97 |
| F | £2,449.88 |
| G | £2,826.78 |
| H | £3,392.14 |
| I | £3,957.50 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A conveyancer will handle all the legal elements of the transaction. They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, such as HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Haverfordwest conveyancing solicitors may undertake flood risk checks and issues related to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank arranging your mortgage.
Your transaction could take weeks longer and cost more if your conveyancer is not on your bank or building society's panel.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, including major banks like Lloyds Bank, to smaller lenders like Bradford and Bingley and Cynergy Bank, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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New Build
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build in Haverfordwest is often more involved than that for a pre-built and owned property.
A solicitor in Haverfordwest will need to be qualified to handle things like handling reservation fees, spotting incomplete agreements for roads and sewers and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Ward Cole.
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Selling property in Haverfordwest
When selling a house or flat in Haverfordwest, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including the various property information forms and the draft contract.
The solicitor will sort out potential snags and respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor.
By taking action to liaise with key parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, the solicitor will help make sure your sale of your property completes without delay.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. Sale conveyancing for leasehold houses or flats usually takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. Delays are usually the result of the time it takes the solicitor to source this information.
Your lawyer should get this underway even before you have found a buyer, because this paperwork can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
You will need to verify the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is on your mortgage lender's legal panel before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are on all major lenders' panels, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a home reversion mortgage from Darlington Building Society, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in Haverfordwest
Whether you are estate planning, gifting a share of a property or taking over the share of another owner, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your lawyer will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Haverfordwest?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the legal services they provide during your transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
When comparing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some firms set out additional charges in the small print, resulting in a higher final bill.
