Conveyancing Solicitors in Pontefract

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Conveyancing in Pontefract

Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Pontefract, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.

We have helped clients in Pontefract and throughout Wakefield Metropolitan 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: Bradford, Castleford, Huddersfield, Leeds and Selby

Pontefract Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Pontefract

A historic market town in West Yorkshire, Pontefract is known for its medieval Pontefract Castle, horse racing course, and as a significant location for the production of liquorice. The town has a population of approximately 29,000.

Pontefract house prices

The average price paid for a property in Pontefract between October and November 2024 was £289,707 (updated February 2025).

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Council Tax in Pontefract (2023/24)

Pontefract is in Wakefield City Metropolitan District Council.

Band Amount
A £1,320.36
B £1,540.42
C £1,760.48
D £1,980.54
E £2,420.66
F £2,860.78
G £3,300.90
H £3,961.08

What will my Pontefract solicitor do?

During the home purchase, your conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of the transaction. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence, like arranging searches from entities including Wakefield Council, raising enquires, ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred and registering the change of ownership.

Pontefract conveyancing solicitors could also undertake coal mining searches and checks for issues relating to historic industrial activity.

Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?

During the process of buying a house, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of your mortgage lender. If your conveyancer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.

Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.

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Buying a leasehold property

Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complex. The many potential problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and onerous clauses in the lease.

A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.

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Selling a property in Pontefract

When selling a home in Pontefract, your solicitor will prepare vital paperwork, including title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork. The conveyancer's role involves responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, dealing with complications like a boundary dispute and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.

Your solicitor will coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the sale is completed without incident.

What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Pontefract?

The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is much more complicated than for a freehold house.

The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Pontefract will usually undertake additional tasks. This can involve requesting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to insurance details.

To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that the seller instruct a solicitor as early as possible.

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Remortgage conveyancing

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You will need to verify your preferred solicitor is on your lender's legal panel before you instruct.

Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the legal panels of over 100 mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Aviva, we can assist.

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Transfer of equity

If you are looking to change the ownership shares of a property, whether you are inheritance tax planning, adding a new partner or transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.

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How much does conveyancing cost in Pontefract?

Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.

Conveyancing solicitors fees

The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your solicitor for the work they carry out during your property transaction.

Conveyancing disbursements

Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a title search.

Check the terms and conditions

Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill. Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.

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The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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