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  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Alderley Edge selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Alderley Edge conveyancers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Alderley Edge since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Alderley Edge

I am getting a mortgage offer from Halifax. My intention is to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Alderley Edge. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Halifax conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I am buying a property mortgage free in Alderley Edge. I have been residing for the last dozen years in Alderley Edge. Conveyancing searches are a lot of money. As I have knowledge of the area and road intimately should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a home loan, then all but one or two of the Alderley Edge conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your conveyancer will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but he has a professional duty to take that path of encouragement . One thing to bear in mind; if you are going to sell the house one day, it could be of interest to your prospective purchaser what the searches contain. There are plenty of instances where properties with apparent issues can still show up unexpected search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Alderley Edge will be able to give you some constructive advice in this regard.

I am purchasing a terraced house in Alderley Edge. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Alderley Edge you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Alderley Edge.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Alderley Edge?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Alderley Edge. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Alderley Edge. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Alderley Edge are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Alderley Edge so you should seriously consider looking for a Alderley Edge conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

Alderley Edge Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    On the whole the cost for major works are not wrapped into the maintenance charges, although a few managing agents in Alderley Edge obliged leasehold owners to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for larger works. Does the lease have onerous restrictions? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability?

Can I establish who owns a property in Alderley Edge?

Assuming that the property is recorded at HMLR, and you have the specifics of the address of the property, you should be able to see details from the the Land Registry of the recorded owner for a fee.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Alderley Edge regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Alderley Edge but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Chafes Solicitors Llp, 32 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ
  • Nova Private Client Llp, The Lodge, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1RA
  • Richardson Law Limited, 84 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5JH
  • Bott And Co Solicitors Limited, St Anns House, Parsonage Green, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1HG
  • Jackson Barrett & Gass Ltd, Smithy Annexe, 112 Adlington Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2LN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Alderley Edge regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Alderley Edge practicing in commercial conveyancing in Alderley Edge. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Chafes Solicitors Llp, 32 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ
  • Nova Private Client Llp, The Lodge, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1RA
  • Richardson Law Limited, 84 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5JH
  • Jackson Barrett & Gass Ltd, Smithy Annexe, 112 Adlington Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2LN
  • Lexent Partners Ltd, Regus Manchester Business Park, 3000 Aviator Way, Manchester, M22 5TG

Planning law solicitors in Alderley Edge regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Alderley Edge practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Chafes Solicitors Llp, 32 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ
  • Priority Law Limited, Lake View, Lakeside, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3GW

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