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Reasons to use our Criccieth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Criccieth conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Criccieth
  • 2 Criccieth lawyers work in conjunction with Criccieth estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 3 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Criccieth home moves can become significantly more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 There is a strong possibility the other side’s conveyancers are located in Criccieth - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Criccieth since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Criccieth

Do the conveyancing lawyers highlighted via your search tool carry out right to buy conveyancing in Criccieth?

We work with a variety of conveyancing specialists carrying out right to buy conveyancing work Please contact the solicitors listed with a view to secure a costs illustration.

What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Criccieth?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Criccieth and elsewhere in Gwynedd is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and others involved in the home moving process. For example, the vendor, estate agent and sometimes a lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Criccieth is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the transaction whose role it is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.

Every so often a potential adversary may try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Criccieth?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Criccieth will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Criccieth. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Criccieth.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Criccieth it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Criccieth commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Criccieth.

About to purchase a new build flat in Criccieth. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Criccieth

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Criccieth ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Criccieth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What is the reason for my property lawyer requiring various items of identification before I can proceed with my conveyancing in Criccieth?

Criccieth solicitors are obliged by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current Money Laundering legislation to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a requirement of your mortgage offer. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to Land Tax and need to have details such as your full names, national insurance number and DOB.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Criccieth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Criccieth practicing in commercial conveyancing in Criccieth. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Breese Gwyndaf, 60 High Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9LL

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Criccieth normally involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Criccieth commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Factories, warehouses, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, clubs and pubs, nurseries and care homes Advice on commercial mortgages Comprehensive advice on planning issues Lease renewals and variations complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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