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Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.Selling a property in Cardiff
Your conveyancing solicitor's role, when selling a property in Cardiff, will include:- Draft contracts – Your solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- Day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property in Cardiff starts from £723 INC VAT.
Buying a property in Cardiff
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied in their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to the Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property in Cardiff starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Cardiff
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title, making them a joint owner.This service includes:
- Solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Cardiff
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update the Land Registry post-completion.The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Cardiff starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Cardiff?
The city of Cardiff is a thriving city on the coast of the Bristol Channel and is coincidently the capital of Wales. It is a port city with attractions such as the famous Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff Castle, St David's Hall and Llandaff Cathedral. The National History Museum at St Fagans is also a popular tourist attraction.
Cardiff has four higher education institutions: Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. The total number of students in the city is thought to be around 43,900.
The city centre of Cardiff has many common high street shops and there are various retail parks situated in the suburbs of the city, including that in Cardiff Bay, Culverhouse Cross and Newport Road.
Cardiff Bay was the hub of the world's coal industry around a hundred years ago. Millions on tonnes of coal was being transported across the world from the bay. There are now many restaurants on Mermaid Quay that look across the beautiful bay. Cardiff Bay has been used in TV Shows such as Casualty, Doctor Who and Pobol y Cwn.
Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Longcross Street, Cardiff CF24 0SZ
St Davids Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9XB
Rookwood Hospital, 18 - 20 Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YN
St Davids Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9XB
Rookwood Hospital, 18 - 20 Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YN
The main roads within Cardiff include the A48 and the A4232. Both of these roads lead to the M4, which provides direct access to Bristol and Swansea.
Cardiff Station offers frequent, fast and direct links to other major conurbations in Britain. For example, you can get to London (Paddington) in a little over 2 hours.
Distance to Airports from Cardiff
Cardiff Station offers frequent, fast and direct links to other major conurbations in Britain. For example, you can get to London (Paddington) in a little over 2 hours.
Distance to Airports from Cardiff
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Cardiff International Airport | 9.1 miles |
| Bristol Airport | 20.8 miles |
| Exeter Airport | 52.5 miles |
Fitzalan High School, Lawrenny Ave, Cardiff CF11 8XB
St Teilo's Church in Wales High School, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff CF23 9PD
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic High School, Ty-Draw Rd, Lisvane, Cardiff CF23 6XL
St Teilo's Church in Wales High School, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff CF23 9PD
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic High School, Ty-Draw Rd, Lisvane, Cardiff CF23 6XL
Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Cardiff
Our Cardiff conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas including Newport, Weston-super-Mare, Filton, Bristol, Swansea, Bath and Gloucester.
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
Recently completed properties in Cardiff:
- The Meadows, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2DY
- Cinnamon Close, Walton Cardiff, Twekesbury GL20 7FN
- Bryn-Gwyn Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 6PQ
- Bryn-Gwyn Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 6PQ
- Melrose Court, Penhill Road, Cardiff, CF11 9PS
New build developers and developments in the area:
- St Edeyrns Village (houses) – Bridge Road, Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, CF3
Marketed by Persimmon, Help to Buy Wales available.
Cardiff Property Prices
| Average property price in Cardiff | £230,514 |
| Population of Cardiff | 335,145 (2011) |
Property price data is sourced from the Land Registry House Price Index by Conveyancing Solicitors Cardiff.
Are local conveyancing solicitors near me more expensive?
Local or high street solicitors conveyancing costs can often be more than those of online conveyancing solicitors. They may handle less cases or be working on a referral arrangement with a local estate agent.We provide local services, nationally, online, so you get the best of both
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Cardiff?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, extending a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying off your help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Cardiff has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Cardiff conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Cardiff has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Cardiff conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
There are a number of affordable housing schemes in Cardiff to help make buying a property more achievable. The work is more complex and we have specialist conveyancing solicitors to handle the following:
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Cardiff - speak to Cardiff County Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Cardiff - check with Cardiff County Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Property Solicitors Cardiff
You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Conveyancing Solicitors Cardiff. They are skilled and experienced with complex transactions from a simple purchase for a property in Cardiff to a Sale and Purchase of a shared ownership property, executing a Deed of Trust simultaneously.
Is the property over 5 storeys (11m)?
Many leasehold properties in Cardiff are in large buildings which now require an EWS1 certificate to confirm if the cladding is fire safe. Thankfully 2022's leaseholder protections mean that most leaseholders are not burdened with the cost of remediation of any defective cladding, but you will need to see the seller's Deed of Certificate to prove that the lease doesn't come with a nasty (and expensive) surprise.Be particularly wary of purchasing a share of freehold as the freeholders may become liable for the cost of remedying defective cladding. Our specialist leasehold solicitors Cardiff are well experienced with handling all of these added complications, so you will be in safe hands with SAM. Property Challenges Solved.
Frequently Asked Questions: Conveyancing Solicitors Cardiff
Average conveyancing fees in London can be slightly higher than the rest of the country. Depending on the price of the property and the complexity of the transaction you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in Cardiff start at £723 INC VAT.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote, tailored to your requirements.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote, tailored to your requirements.
It's not necessary to have a local conveyancing solicitor as the process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to Cardiff, when choosing your conveyancing solicitor.
There are many factors which can delay conveyancing in Cardiff. A very simple transaction can be completed in less than two months, but the average is closer to 12-16 weeks.
CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.No Sale No Fee
Choose a conveyancing solicitor in Cardiff who offers a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.Reviews
Check out their reviews to be sure they provide a good service and meet their timescales.Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price. Online conveyancing is just as safe as you protect your data on the internet, as you would in any other transaction. Online conveyancing means speedier turnaround times on documents, more convenient meetings and lower running costs for the firm. We pass our savings on to you.
Yes, if you're buying and selling at the same time, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, which will save you money, as you'll only have to do the 'new client' admin once.
1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false-starts.2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting till after your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. Using an online service cuts down on snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
As soon as your offer is accepted, you can submit your application. An independent broker can help speed this along.4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
The City and County of Cardiff is a county in South Wales, which centres Cardiff, Wales' capital city, and a surrounding hinterland which variously used to be counted as part of the historic Glamorgan County and more latterly the South Glamorgan County. The main river traversing the city is the River Taff.
*Mortgage lenders choose which solicitors they will or won't work with. Our panel solicitors are on 99% of mortgage lender panels. Our panel solicitors are currently not on the panel for Kent Reliance (when buying through Shared Ownership) and the Islamic Development Bank. Tell us who your lender is and we will assign you an approved panel solicitor.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
Cardiff Conveyancing Solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
Will you be able to develop your property?
Most commonly this question is relevant if you're buying a freehold: the nature of leaseholds – think of a flat in a tower block – means that there might be little if any opportunity for development.
Sometimes there are restrictions on whether you can develop a freehold or not. You would be unwise not to expect these if you've set your heart on buying a listed building for example. These restrictions, if they are present, will appear within your title deeds.
Your solicitor can work to remove various restrictions for you and, if relevant, will do so at the enquiries stage of the conveyancing process.
