Any property transaction comes with a certain amount of stress built in but trying to navigate it without the right legal support can turn a stressful process into an overwhelming one. Our priority is straightforward: we do everything we can, for every client, to make your transaction as smooth as possible from start to finish.
FonsecaLaw has been part of South Wales for over 80 years, and that means we know the local area, and its property law, inside out. We're accredited members of the Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme, so you can be confident you're getting a professional, quality-assured service, whatever the size or complexity of your transaction.
Cost matters when choosing a solicitor, and we agree it shouldn't be a mystery. We'll always confirm the total cost at the outset, with a competitive quote that still allows us to carry out the full searches and checks needed to properly protect your interests. Wherever a potential problem exists in a transaction, we'll flag it early - our aim is always to conclude matters ahead of your expectations, not just meet them.
How we can help
Our property team covers the full range of property law, including:
- Residential conveyancing - buying, selling, remortgaging, and transfer of title, including right-to-buy transactions and properties of all values
- Buying at auction - advice and support through the tighter timescales an auction purchase involves
- Commercial property - lease and licence drafting, sale and acquisition of businesses and premises, rent reviews, and option agreements
- Landlord and tenant - lease and tenancy agreement drafting, deposit and tenancy disputes, and possession proceedings, acting for both landlords and tenants
- Investment and buy-to-let property - advice for anyone building or managing a property portfolio
- Property and land law - adverse possession, common land, rights over land, and trusts in land, which often overlaps with family law matters
- Planning applications and general property disputes, including boundary disputes and rights of way, working closely with our litigation team where a matter turns contentious
Local knowledge, straightforward advice
We've acted for individuals, families, and businesses across Blaenau Gwent and the wider South Wales area for decades, from first-time buyers to commercial developers, and everything in between. Whatever your property matter, we're happy to talk it through and give you a clear, honest view of the best way forward.
To discuss a conveyancing or property matter, get in touch with our property team or click here for a quote on residential sales, purchases transfer of euity and remortgages.
Remortgaging
At some point, most homeowners consider switching mortgage lender, whether to secure a better deal, or to release equity from the property. Whatever your reason, we can make the legal side of remortgaging straightforward, quick, and easy to understand.
For clear, practical advice on remortgaging, get in touch with our property team click her here for a quote
Transfer of Title
Transferring ownership of a property from one person to another can be relatively straight forward but getting the right advice at the outset avoids unexpected problems further down the line.
There are several common reasons a transfer of title might be needed:
- Divorce or separation - moving ownership from joint names into one sole name
- Marriage or cohabitation - moving ownership from a sole name into joint names
- Tax planning
- Gifting a property or share of one
Once we understand your circumstances, we'll draft the transfer deed and tailor our advice to your specific situation. We'll also handle the registration formalities with the Land Registry, along with any stamp duty/Land Tax forms that need to be submitted to HMRC/WRA.
To discuss a transfer of title, get in touch with our property team.