Conveyancing Solicitors in North Wales.

It is important to inspect the condition of the building itself in case there are any problems that could either be a safety risk or involve financial outlay either now or in the near future.

The basic survey would be an RICS Homebuyers report which, at the time of writing, costs between £450 and £1,000 (you should check current prices with your local provider). There is also the option for a more basic RICS Condition report or a more detailed full structural RICS Building Survey which is more suitable for larger, older homes, renovation projects, or properties in poor condition. The report will indicate if there are problems such as subsidence or damp, or if anything in the property does not meet current building regulations. The Homebuyers report can also provide information about how much the surveyor thinks the property is worth. Any lender will also carry out a valuation but you cannot rely on this and cannot sue if they fail to discover something which would have meant you did not want to proceed. Their valuation is purely for the lender in deciding whether to make you a loan.

In addition to checking the condition of the building itself, the legal status of the building must also be checked. Your Conveyancer will carry out detailed searches on your behalf.

A search of the Local Authority registers is carried out to answer questions such as:

• Are there any monetary charges on the property such as obligations to repay a grant?
• Does the building have all the proper planning permission and building regulation approvals for any work that was done to it?
• Is the road in front of the property made up and adopted?

A water and drainage search would also be carried out to check the status of these services and likely a desktop environment search to check if the property could be subject to contamination or flooding. More detailed searches can be carried out depending on the responses received.

We will share our findings with you and offer practical advice on any issues that have been found.

Changes may be made to the draft contract during the pre-contract stage of the conveyancing process based on the findings of the searches, surveys, and the replies to the standard information sellers are obliged to provide and in response to the pre-contract enquiries raised by your Conveyancing Solicitor. We will communicate and negotiate with the seller’s solicitor until all parties are happy.

When both parties are ready to commit to the transaction, contracts will be exchanged and a date for completion agreed upon. Your conveyancing lawyer will carry out Land Registry searches to make sure nothing has changed to the title since the papers were originally supplied and are also obliged to undertake a bankruptcy search against the names of the parties to the transaction.  The transfer and mortgage deeds are signed, and mortgage money is requested from your lender in preparation for completion.

On completion day, the seller moves out, money and keys are exchanged and the transaction is then registered with the Land Registry. Any land taxes are sorted out at the completion stage.

The largest towns in Conwy County are Conwy Llandudno, Llanrwst, Betws-y-Coed, Colwyn Bay, and Abergele.

Conwy is a beautiful enclave of North Wales with plenty of temptation on the market for all budgets. The average price paid for a detached property in Conwy over a 12-month period to October 2020 was £303,000, £171,000 for a semi-detached, and £181,000 for a terraced house.  In the most sought after areas of Conwy, prices can exceed £1m.

Another popular seaside town in this area is Llandudno. A vibrant Victorian seaside resort with a long history, the iconic pier, and Great Orme Tramway have been joined by the Llandudno Snowsports centre and Adventure Parc Snowdonia on the list of exciting activities and adventures in the area.

Often referred to as the gateway to Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed is a diverse area with lots to offer. Whether it is hiking, biking, zip-lining or something a little less exhilarating, Betws-y-Coed has the best of what North Wales has to offer.

Average house prices range from £160,000 to £270,000.

Home to the popular coastal towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn, and the scenic tourist destination of Llangollen with its active steam train and white water rafting, this area has a lot of variety on offer.

In the 12 month period, September 2019 to September 2020 the town of Ruthin had the highest average property price in Denbighshire, estimated at approximately £232,800.

The largest towns in Flintshire are Connah’s Quay, followed by Flint, Buckley, and Mold. The area has a long, rich history and there are lots of interesting things to see and do.

Places of particular interest include Wepre Park with its castle ruins and waterfalls and Ewloe Castle.

Average house prices in this area range from around £149,000 in Flint to around £216,000 in Mold.

Boasting the stunning natural beauty areas of the Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula, alongside castles, museums, ancient quarries, and mines the county of Gwynedd has a wealth of wildlife, history, and culture.

A popular base for those visiting Snowdonia is Llanberis, from where you can catch the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top of the highest mountain in Wales and England.

The largest towns in the county of Gwynedd are Bangor, Caernarfon, Porthmadog. Harlech, Barmouth, Pwllheli, and the much sought after and desirable village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula

Porthmadog has a long maritime history connected to its early roots in slate exports and shipbuilding which is still evident today through the Porthmadog Harbour, the famous Ffestiniog Railway, which carried slate from the mines of Blaenau Ffestiniog by steam locomotive. It’s an area of outstanding beauty with the beautiful village of Portmeirion, and several notable beaches, and a golf course nearby.

At the upper end of the property market are towns like Aberdovery, Pwllheli, and Llanbedr with average house prices over a 12-month period to October 2020 in the £230,000 to £300,000 range.

Anglesey is an island off the North West coast of Wales, connected to the mainland by the Menai Bridge. The largest towns on the island of Anglesey are Holyhead and Llangefni.

Much like Porthmadog in Gwynedd, Amlwch has a long maritime history connected to its early roots in copper exports and shipbuilding which is still evident today through the Amlwch Harbour. It’s an area of outstanding beauty with several notable beaches and a golf course.  The Anglesey coastline is home to beautiful villages, coves, and hidden gems.

There are numerous other locations on Anglesey with beautiful houses, stunning views, and easy access to walks, beaches, outdoor activities, shops, and restaurants including Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Holyhead, Bodorgan, and Rhosneigr.

Just over half of the population in this county live either in Wrexham or the urban villages immediately surrounding it. It is the largest town in North Wales and is well connected to Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester less than an hour away.

The Wrexham property market offers good value for money in comparison to the neighbouring county of Cheshire with average house prices standing at around £180,000.

At the upper end of the market, houses on Village Walks and Hoseley Land in Marford top the £600,000 mark. Our Oswestry office is perhaps more appropriate for clients looking to buy or sell in this county.