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Reasons to use our Chester conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Chester is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Chester property lawyers work in conjunction with Chester estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 Chester solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 No matter what any other companies say it may be important to attend your lawyer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Chester regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chester since May 2026*

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of flat Cuppin Street CH1 2DP, sold for £253,500. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of apartment Union Street CH1 1AB, at purchase price of £105,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of terraced premises, The Groves, CH1 1SD completing on 15/05/2026 at a price of £650,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of apartment The Square CH1 3AN, at buying sum of £179,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chester

I decided to go with a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Chester last week. Reviewing the official terms of business it is apparent thatI am on the hook for charges even if the movedoes not happen. Would I be best advised to select an internet solicitor practice promising no move no charge conveyancing in Chester?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover the conveyances that do not proceed. Please beware that these arrangements rarely cover expenses for instance Chester conveyancing search charges.

Should our conveyancer be asking questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Chester.

Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers dealing with homes in Chester. Some people will purchase a property in Chester, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Lawyers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be carried out by the purchaser or by their lawyers which can figure out the risks in Chester. The standard property information forms sent to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard question of the seller to discover if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer may issue a legal claim for losses resulting from an misleading response. The purchaser’s solicitors should also order an environmental report. This should disclose whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be made.

I'm buying my first flat in Chester benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The property agent suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about this deal as it will adversely affect my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I have been pointed in your direction by a number of selling agents in Chester to find a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your site rather than a competitor’s?

We don’t offer any commission for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

My husband and I are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Chester. We are not happy. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

They would need to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool should assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Chester

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Chester. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Chester ?

Most houses in Chester are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Chester so you should seriously consider looking for a Chester conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chester regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jolliffe & Co Llp, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Storrar Cowdry & Co Limited, India House, 16 White Friars, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NZ
  • Hillyer Mckeown Llp, Gorse Stacks House, George Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3EQ
  • Mercury Legal Llp, Gorse Stacks House, George Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3EQ
  • Ellis & Co Solicitors Ltd, 10 Castle Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chester regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chester with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Chester. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Johoco Ajb Limited, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Johoco Sjw Limited, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Johoco Hjb Ltd, 6 St. John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Johoco Jah Ltd, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Jolliffe & Co Llp, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA

Planning law solicitors in Chester regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chester with expertise 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
  • Oliver & Co Solicitors Ltd, Douglas House, 117 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HE
  • Aaron & Partners Llp, Grosvenor Court, Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HG
  • Mackenzie Solicitors Limited, The Drift, Moor Lane, Rowton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7QW
  • Hodgkinson Legal, Middleheath, Brown Heath Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7PN

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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