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Cheap conveyancing in Pontefract does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Pontefract conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Pontefract are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Pontefract and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 The organisations identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Pontefract is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Experience means that Pontefract solicitor have established valuable working relationships with Pontefract local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your home move in Pontefract.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Pontefract since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Pontefract

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Pontefract is not listed on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?

That would more than likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should contact the Pontefract conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

I purchased a freehold property in Pontefract yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Pontefract and has limited impact for conveyancing in Pontefract but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

It has been five months following my purchase conveyancing in Pontefract completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Pontefract differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Pontefract approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Pontefract tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Pontefract or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Pontefract in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Pontefract. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Pontefract especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Pontefract.

After what seems like an age a loan agreement from a lender for the remortgage of my 4 bedroom garden flat is to be issued within the next few days. Can you recommend an efficient remortgage conveyancing practitioner in Pontefract ?

This site is not designed to help in pursuit of a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Pontefract. Our goal is to offer excellent value conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing companies offering low cost conveyancing in Pontefract.In your best case scenario, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for extras and still not get the service expected.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Pontefract

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pontefract specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Moxon And Barker Llp, The Law Chambers, Belks Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1DF
  • Cls Solicitors, 24 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BX
  • Hartley & Worstenholme, 20 Bank Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1JD

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Pontefract regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Pontefract but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • David Lewis & Co, 14A Cross Hills, WF9 4LQ

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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