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Reasons to use our Pontefract conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Pontefract property lawyer have established valuable connections 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.
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Pontefract estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Pontefract home moves can become significantly more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Pontefract regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 There is a strong possibility the the solicitors for the other party are based in Pontefract - if so both parties will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Pontefract since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Pontefract

We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Pontefract endorsed on your site but have come across alternative fee calculations on the internet appear less expensive – how come?

You can find plenty of websites promoting alleged cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not supplementalfees end up with the completion invoice markedly uplifted. In accordance with regulatory requirements fees listed in terms and conditions should be equitable invoiced The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Pontefract specify all costs for the property you intend tobuy.

My lawyer has identified a a problem with the lease for the apartment we are buying in Pontefract. The other side have put forward defective title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our property lawyer says that he must ensure that the bank is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?

Regardless of the fact that you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will meet their specifications for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. You and the lender are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.

Do I need to visit the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Pontefract so that I can pop in to their offices if necessary.

Nowadays conveyancing panel lawyers for banks undertake their work through the post, e-mail or over phone calls. This enables them to conduct the legal work for your home move no matter where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you can see if you have the option of going to the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

I am buying a new build flat in Pontefract. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 Pontefract

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Pontefract prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to issue a mortgage on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Pontefract. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Pontefract to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Living abroad it is not practicable to be present at my Pontefract conveyancing practitioners office to execute documents for conveyancing in Pontefract – will this be an issue?

No. Pontefract conveyancing solicitors can handle home moves for clients nationwide. You are unlikely to be required to be present a Pontefract conveyancers office. They can handle everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Pontefract regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Pontefract but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Wright & Co (pontefract) Limited, Micklegate House, Horsefair, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PD
  • 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
  • Lofthouse & Co, 16 Wesley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1AE
  • Hartley & Worstenholme, 20 Bank Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1JD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Pontefract regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pontefract with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Pontefract. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Wright & Co (pontefract) Limited, Micklegate House, Horsefair, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PD
  • 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
  • Normanton Legal Ltd, Office Suite 7, Cls Business Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ

Purchase conveyancing in Pontefract normally includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Pontefract property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation collated by the owner’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Examining replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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