In short
Conveyancing is the legal work behind buying, selling or remortgaging a property — searches, contracts, and registering the change of ownership. QualitySolicitors Hopleys GMA has a dedicated conveyancing team based in Wrexham and Mold, working to fixed fees with no hidden costs. Call 01978 880 276 for a quick chat about your move, or get an instant online quote.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make, and it helps to have a local solicitor who can explain what’s happening in plain English, at every stage, without the jargon. Our conveyancing team in Wrexham and Mold has handled residential property transactions across North Wales and the border for years — from first homes on the outskirts of Wrexham to family moves in Mold and everything in between.
What does a conveyancing solicitor actually do?
In everyday terms, your conveyancing solicitor makes sure the property you’re buying is legally sound and that ownership passes to you properly — or, if you’re selling, that the sale goes through cleanly and you get paid. In professional terms, this covers the full residential conveyancing process: reviewing title and drafting or checking contracts, carrying out local authority, water and drainage, and environmental searches, dealing with mortgage lenders, handling the remortgage or transfer of equity where relevant, and registering the completed transaction with HM Land Registry.
We act on freehold and leasehold purchases and sales, new build purchases, shared ownership and Help to Buy Wales transactions, remortgages, transfers of equity, and auction purchases.
“Your service was efficient and prompt… you were friendly, knowledgeable and clear in all the advice you gave us. There is not a lot more to ask of a solicitor,” said one recent client of Mark Davies and Sophie Ensor — one of many client reviews for our Wrexham & Mold property team.
Ready to get moving? Call 01978 880 276 to speak to the Wrexham & Mold conveyancing team today.
The conveyancing process, step by step
Every transaction is different, but a typical purchase or sale with us follows the same core stages:
- Instruction — we take your instructions, confirm identity checks, and (on a purchase) contact your lender’s solicitors if you have a mortgage offer in place
- Investigation — we review the title and contract documents, carry out property searches, and raise or answer enquiries with the other side’s solicitor
- Mortgage and reporting — we report to you on what the searches and enquiries have found, and confirm any special conditions attached to your mortgage offer
- Exchange of contracts — once everyone’s satisfied, signed contracts are exchanged, a completion date is fixed, and the transaction becomes legally binding
- Completion — funds move, keys are released, and we deal with any Stamp Duty Land Tax or Welsh Land Transaction Tax due and register the change of ownership with HM Land Registry
Most straightforward transactions in Wrexham and Mold complete within 8 to 12 weeks, though this depends on the length of any chain and how quickly searches and enquiries come back.
What conveyancing costs
All our conveyancing fees are fixed, so you know the cost before you commit — part of our no hidden costs promise. Fees are based on the price of the property:
| Property price | Legal fee (+VAT) |
|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | £750 |
| £125,001 – £200,000 | £780 |
| £200,001 – £300,000 | £900 |
| £300,001 – £400,000 | £1,200 |
| £400,001 – £500,000 | £1,350 |
| £500,001 – £750,000 | £1,500 |
| £750,001 – £950,000 | £2,000 |
| Over £950,000 | Contact us for a full quote |
On top of the legal fee, you’ll also have disbursements — costs we pay to third parties on your behalf, such as search fees and Land Registry fees — plus any extras that apply to your specific transaction, for example a leasehold purchase or a new build. The full breakdown, including all our additional fees and disbursement costs, is set out on our conveyancing costs and services page, or you can get an instant online quote tailored to your property.
Want a fixed-fee quote in minutes? Use our online conveyancing calculator, or call 01978 880 276.
Buying or selling near the Wales/England border: Land Transaction Tax vs Stamp Duty
Wrexham and Mold are in Wales, so most of our purchases attract Land Transaction Tax (LTT) — the Welsh equivalent of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), set by the Welsh Revenue Authority rather than HMRC, with its own rates and thresholds. If you’re buying just across the border in England — Chester, for example — SDLT applies instead. The two systems aren’t identical, so if your move crosses the border, or you’re unsure which applies, we’ll confirm exactly what’s due before you complete rather than leaving you to work it out from a figure you’ve seen online.
Welsh and Polish language support
We have multi-lingual staff who can support clients in Welsh and Polish as well as English — useful if you’d simply prefer to discuss something as important as a house move in your first language. Ask when you get in touch and we’ll make sure the right person is on hand.
Related Services
- Get an instant conveyancing quote Conveyancing Calculator
- See the full breakdown of our conveyancing fees Conveyancing Costs & Services
- Switch mortgage lender or release equity from your home Remortgaging
- Transfer ownership of a property outside a sale Transfer of Title
- Understand your position as a leasehold owner Leasehold Properties
- Buy a property at auction Buying at Auction
- Buy a property to let or invest in Investment and Buy to Let Properties
- Resolve a dispute connected to a property transaction Contract Disputes
- Meet the wider Wrexham & Mold team Our People
Conveyancing FAQs
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. It covers everything from checking the seller has the legal right to sell, through searches and contracts, to registering you as the new owner with HM Land Registry once the sale completes.
How much does conveyancing cost in Wrexham and Mold?
Our conveyancing fees are fixed and based on the property price, starting from £750 +VAT for properties up to £125,000. See our full fee breakdown or get an instant quote for your exact figure, including disbursements.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most straightforward transactions take around 8 to 12 weeks from instruction to completion, though it can be quicker or slower depending on the length of any chain and how promptly searches and enquiries are returned.
Do I need a solicitor, or can I use a licensed conveyancer?
Both a solicitor and a licensed conveyancer are qualified to handle your property transaction, and neither is inherently better than the other. Our Wrexham & Mold team includes both, so you can be matched with whoever’s right for your transaction — and if a wider legal issue comes up along the way, a solicitor firm like ours can advise on that too.
Do I pay Stamp Duty or Land Transaction Tax on a property in Wrexham or Mold?
Properties in Wales, including Wrexham and Mold, are subject to Land Transaction Tax (LTT) rather than Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), which applies in England. The rates and thresholds differ, so if you’re moving across the Wales/England border we’ll confirm exactly what you’ll owe before completion.
What if the property is leasehold?
Leasehold purchases involve extra checks — reviewing the lease terms, service charges, ground rent, and any management pack from the freeholder — which is why they carry an additional fixed fee on top of the standard conveyancing charge. See our leasehold properties page for more on what to expect.
Can I get help in Welsh or Polish?
Yes — we have multi-lingual staff who can support clients in Welsh and Polish as well as English. Let us know when you get in touch.
How do I get a quote for my conveyancing?
The quickest way is our online conveyancing calculator, which gives you a fixed-fee estimate in minutes. Alternatively, call 01978 880 276 and a member of the team will talk it through with you.