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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Holywell conveyancing

Reasons to use our Holywell conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Holywell solicitors work in conjunction with Holywell estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 2 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party are based in Holywell - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 3 Holywell solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Holywell conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your conveyancing
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Holywell property lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Holywell local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Holywell.
  • 5 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Holywell selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Holywell since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Holywell

We went with a Holywell based firm for my conveyancing in Holywell today. Going through the terms of engagement it is apparent thatI am on the hook for fees even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and appoint a web based conveyancing brokerage advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Holywell?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to offset the cases that fail to complete. Please beware that these promotions rarely cover expenditure e.g. Holywell conveyancing search expenses.

Will my conveyancer be asking questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Holywell.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Holywell. Some people will acquire a house in Holywell, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a various searches that can be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better understanding of the risks in Holywell. The conventional set of property information forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the seller to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the vendor, then a purchaser could commence a compensation claim stemming from an inaccurate answer. The purchaser’s conveyancers may also carry out an enviro report. This should reveal if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be carried out.

The deeds to our house are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Holywell 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical original deeds to prove you own the land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I am buying my first flat in Holywell benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent suggested that I not inform my lawyer about the deal as it will put at risk my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Is it possible to change firm as I have to appoint a firm on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing panel. I instructed a family conveyancing solicitor in Holywell five minutes from me but the firm is not approved by Alliance & Leicester

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Holywell on the Alliance & Leicester panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Holywell. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Holywell and throughout England and Wales.

Please set out some of compelling benefits to using a high street conveyancer in Holywell

Home movers in Holywell opt for a nearby high street conveyancing practitioner so that they can attend the firm’s offices just in case they have questions, and to collect documents rather taking the chance in relying on the Royal Mail.

There is a slight advantage when opting for a property lawyer local to the house you are planning to purchase, due to the familiarity of the region and potential local concerns - nevertheless this is debatable. The majority of conveyancers are now through email and could be anywhere in the world.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Holywell regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Holywell specialising in commercial conveyancing in Holywell. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Hughes Parry Limited, 35 High Street, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7TE
  • Gregsons Solicitors Limited, 36, Church Street, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5AE

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Holywell?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Holywell. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Holywell about your conveyancing in Holywell.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Holywell is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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