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Conveyancing in Manchester

Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Manchester, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.

We have helped Manchester and North West England clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.

Other areas covered: Cheadle, Salford, Stockport and Tameside

Manchester Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Manchester

The main city within the Greater Manchester area, Manchester is a thriving, bustling, centre for business. Manchester became the first city in the UK to acquire a modern light rail tram system when it opened its Metrolink, which extends out from the city into neighbouring suburbs and towns. Latest figures show that almost 38 million commuter journeys were made in a 12-month period.

Although a busy centre, with a number of museums, art galleries and music venues, Manchester has easy access to the attractive rural areas of Cheshire, the Pennines and the Peak District.

Manchester house prices

The average price paid for a property in Manchester between November and December 2023 was £242,523 (updated March 2024).

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Council Tax in Manchester (2023/24)

Band Amount
A £1,313.00
B £1,531.83
C £1,750.66
D £1,969.50
E £2,407.17
F £2,844.83
G £3,282.50
H £3,939.00

What does a Manchester property lawyer do?

The conveyancing solicitor oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat. Your solicitor will perform required due diligence, including raising enquires of the seller, arranging searches from entities including Manchester Council, reviewing contracts of sale and registering your ownership of the property.

Manchester conveyancing solicitors may also carry out searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.

Are you purchasing with a mortgage?

When buying with the help of a mortgage, it is standard for your solicitor to also act for the mortgage lender.

Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your conveyancer is not on your bank or building society's panel.

We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.

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We can assist Manchester home movers with conveyancing for:

Listed buildings

Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed buildings exist across the country, 855 of which are in Manchester City Council.

Manchester listed buildings include:

  • Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal Milestone Approximatley 180 Metres North West Of Kearsley Road, Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal, Kearsley, Bolton
  • Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal Milestone Approximatley 4180 Metres North West Of Kearsley Road, Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal, Kearsley, Bolton
  • Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal Milestone Approx. 50M South Of Prestolee Aqueduct, Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal, Kearsley, Bolton
  • Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal Aqueduct Over River Irwell, Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal, Kearsley, Bolton
  • Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal Milestone Approx. 60M East Of Prestolee Road, Manchester, Bolton And Bury Canal, Kearsley, Bolton

Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces.

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Shared Ownership Conveyancing

When purchasing a share in a property from a housing association, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than buying a home outright.

Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, your solicitor will help you complete the procedure.

New Build

The conveyancing for purchasing a new build in Manchester your lender's mortgage requirements.

A property lawyer in Manchester must be able to deal with things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, handling withdrawal under the Consumer Code for Housebuilders and your lender's mortgage requirements.

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What you need to check before buying a new build home.

Buying a leasehold property

The vast majority of flats are leasehold. There are also an estimated 1 million leasehold houses throughout the country. The conveyancing for a leasehold flat can take weeks longer than a freehold home because there is more work involved.

Varied factors, such as out-of-date contact information for the freeholder or incomplete service charge accounts, can lead to serious delays.

Expert leasehold conveyancers handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month. Our proactive approach means fewer obstacles.

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Selling a house or flat in Manchester

As part of the property selling process in Manchester, your lawyer will prepare the necessary documentation, including the draft contract and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms.

They will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer, address potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption.

Your lawyer will also work with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the property sale is completed successfully.

What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Manchester?

Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is quite a lot more time-consuming in comparison with a freehold house.

The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Manchester will need to conduct additional tasks. This can involve sourcing all relevant freeholder information, through to insurance details.

In order to resolve any leasehold delays faster, It is highly recommended that you instruct a Manchester conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible.

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Remortgaging

Latest Bank of England base rate now at 5.25% (28 March, 2024)

Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, verify your mortgage lender's legal panel includes your conveyancer.

Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of all major lenders. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Barclays Bank or moving to an interest only mortgage with Buckinghamshire Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.

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Transfer of equity

Whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, dealing with inheritance tax planning or buying out a joint owner, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.

Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.

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How much does conveyancing cost in Manchester?

Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.

Conveyancing solicitors fees

These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete during your transaction. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.

Disbursements (third party costs)

Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and an environmental search.

Are the conveyancing fees fixed?

If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.

Article by Completely Moved authors

The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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