Conveyancing Solicitors in Cardiff — Transparent Fees, No Nasty Surprises

We handle the full range of residential property transactions, including house sales and purchases, remortgaging and property finance, purchase of freeholds, transfers of equity, and commercial auction conveyancing.

We won't sit and wait for other parties to come to us — we actively chase solicitors, lenders and estate agents to keep your transaction moving as quickly as possible.

Our service always includes fixed fees agreed upfront with full cost transparency, direct phone and email access to your legal team, an experienced lawyer handling your matter throughout, a relaxed but thoroughly professional approach, and honesty and clear communication from start to finish.

For more information, contact us on 02920 349820 or email info@hekjones.com

Most residential transactions take between 10 and 20 weeks from the point at which the full contract papers are received. The exact timescale depends on the chain, the type of property, and whether searches or mortgage offers are required.

For example, a first-time buyer purchasing a freehold property with a mortgage and no chain can often move faster. A leasehold purchase requiring a lease extension will typically take significantly longer.

Key stages of the process include taking your instructions and giving initial advice, checking finances and contacting the lender's solicitors if needed, completing Property Information and Fixtures & Contents Forms, preparing and advising on contract documents, carrying out searches, obtaining a mortgage redemption statement, raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing mortgage offer conditions, sending the final contract for signature, agreeing a completion date, exchanging contracts, arranging receipt of all monies, completing the transaction, dealing with Stamp Duty or Land Transaction Tax, and registering the title at the Land Registry.

A straightforward remortgage of a freehold property typically takes 2–4 weeks from the date the mortgage offer is issued. Leasehold properties, or those requiring a transfer of equity or deed of postponement, may take longer. Any additional services required will be quoted at the point they become apparent.

Please note our quoted fees assume a standard transaction with no unforeseen title issues, no grant of a new lease, co-operative parties, and no requirement for indemnity insurance. Where any of these apply, we'll advise you of any additional cost at the earliest opportunity.

Our fees cover all work required to complete your transaction, including registration at the Land Registry and dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales). For a full breakdown of our current fees and disbursements:

Our fees cover all work required to complete your purchase or sale, including Land Registry registration and the relevant property tax for the location of the property. Leasehold transactions may carry additional fees depending on the lease terms — we'll always advise you clearly before any additional costs are incurred. For a full breakdown of our current fees and disbursements:

Our fees cover all work required to complete a remortgage, including Land Registry registration. For a full breakdown of our current fees and disbursements:

Disbursements are costs paid to third parties on your behalf — things like Land Registry fees, search fees, and bank transfer charges. They're separate from our legal fee and will always be clearly itemised on your quote. We handle all disbursement payments on your behalf to keep the process as simple as possible.

Leasehold properties can carry additional third-party fees depending on the specific lease. These may include a Notice of Transfer fee (typically £50–£300), a Notice of Charge fee if the property is mortgaged (typically £50–£300), a Deed of Covenant fee provided by the management company (typically £75–£300), and a Certificate of Compliance fee confirmed on receipt of the lease (typically £50–£300).

These vary from property to property and we'll give you an accurate figure once we've seen your specific documents. Ground rent and service charge are also likely to apply during your ownership — we'll confirm these as soon as we receive the information.

Stamp Duty Land Tax in England, or Land Transaction Tax in Wales, may be payable depending on the purchase price and your circumstances.

Use the relevant calculator below to get an accurate figure:

England: HMRC Calculator

Wales: Welsh Revenue Authority Calculator

Yes — we act for both buyers and sellers at commercial auction. Whether you're bidding on a lot or selling a commercial property through auction, our team can handle the legal side from pack review through to completion.

We carry out pre-auction pack reviews, so if you're serious about a lot, we can review the legal documents before auction day and flag any issues. This means you can bid with confidence, knowing exactly what you're taking on legally before the hammer falls.

Speed is critical once a lot is sold — completion is typically required within 28 days. We're experienced in working to auction timescales and will move quickly to make sure you don't miss your deadline.

All auction conveyancing enquiries can be directed through our standard contact form or by telephone on 02920 349820.