Conveyancing in Pontypridd
Conveyancing is the legal process used for transferring ownership of a property from one party to another, or the work involved in a remortgage or transfer of equity. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Pontypridd, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Pontypridd 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, Cardiff, Tonypandy and Manchester
Buying property in Pontypridd
A town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Pontypridd is known for its stunning valleys, Pontypridd Lido, and its significant role in the Welsh coal mining industry. The town has a population of approximately 33,000.
Council Tax in Pontypridd (2023/24)
Pontypridd 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 will my Pontypridd solicitor do?
A conveyancer or solicitor helps the buyer with the legal side of buying a home. They will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, like property searches, raising questions about how the seller has used the property and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
Pontypridd conveyancing solicitors may also carry out searches for coal mining activity.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
If you are purchasing property with a mortgage, your solicitor will confirm that the property is worth the loan that your bank or building society will provide.
If your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer.Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Pontypridd transaction without delay.
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Selling property in Pontypridd
For the sale of a Pontypridd house or flat, your lawyer will compile key documents, including the draft contract and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The solicitor will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and sort out potential snags.By taking action to communicate effectively with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, the solicitor will help make sure your home move completes as soon as possible.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold house or flat typically takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and three years' filed accounts for the property management. Delays are usually caused by the time needed by the solicitor to gather this paperwork.
It can take weeks to collect this information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your conveyancing solicitor ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
The official base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen mortgage lender's behalf.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are approved members of the majority of banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from the Co-operative Bank or moving to a buy to let mortgage with Bradford and Bingley, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity
If you aim to change the ownership structure of your home, whether you are estate planning, giving a property to a family member or adding a new partner to your property's title, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your legal representative will complete the process for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Pontypridd?
Conveyancing quotes often include costs that might be new to many:
Legal fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they carry out for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or telegraphic transfer fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some firms may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill. Beware of extra fees, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
