Conveyancing in Pontyclun
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 Pontyclun, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Pontyclun and Rhondda Cynon Taf clients 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: Aberdare, Porth and Manchester
Buying property in Pontyclun
A village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Pontyclun is known for its local community, rugby club, and its proximity to Llantrisant. The village has a population of approximately 8,000.
Council Tax in Pontyclun (2023/24)
Pontyclun is in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,314.68 |
B | £1,533.79 |
C | £1,752.90 |
D | £1,972.02 |
E | £2,410.25 |
F | £2,848.47 |
G | £3,286.70 |
H | £3,944.04 |
I | £4,601.38 |
What do Pontyclun conveyancing solicitors do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, the conveyancer will handle all the legal elements of a home purchase.
Your lawyer will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Pontyclun conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for coal mining activity within the South Wales coalfield.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When buying a house or flat with a mortgage, it is standard practice for your solicitor to also act for the lender.
If your conveyancer is not on your bank or building society's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer.
Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Pontyclun transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK can be complicated. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and short leases.
A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
Selling a house or flat in Pontyclun
The sale of a house or flat in Pontyclun will require the solicitor to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The conveyancer's duties entail addressing snags like an absent freeholder and answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor.Your solicitor will also coordinate with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, ensuring that the sale completes quickly.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes. The legal work for selling leasehold properties can take much longer.
The buyer's conveyancer will want to see this leasehold-related paperwork, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time it takes to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take a long time to gather this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your lawyer should get this underway even before you have found a buyer.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The official base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Check your solicitor is on your bank or building society's panel before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders. Whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Buckinghamshire Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your lender
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Transferring Equity
If you are planning to make changes to the ownership of your home, whether you are giving a property to a family member, buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Pontyclun?
Legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete during your property transaction.
Conveyancing disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.