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Reasons to use our Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any alternative lawyers may claim it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to sign documents. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 2 Chorlton cum Hardy lawyers work in conjunction with Chorlton cum Hardy estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chorlton cum Hardy is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Chorlton cum Hardy solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with Chorlton cum Hardy selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy

Are you able to recommend a Chelsea Building Society allowed Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing lawyer who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Am I best advised to go for a local Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancer or a factory type conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Chorlton cum Hardy. Visit two or three firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Discuss your time frames together with your reasons and get a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.

We note that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy.

I can see plenty of information on this site concerning conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy but what is your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Chorlton cum Hardy

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

I just bought a house at auction in Chorlton cum Hardy. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Having exchanged you now have to instruct a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are faced with a tight a fixed date to complete the conveyancing. All auction property will have an associated auction pack. This will include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the conveyancing papers may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You need to give this to the lawyer working for you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that you have funds in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

Leeds Building Society have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a property in Chorlton cum Hardy has been accepted, what are the next steps?

The property agent will need to know who your solicitors are (be sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Contact Leeds Building Society or your financial adviser and finalise any appropriate paperwork. Leeds Building Society will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week to receive the mortgage offer. Leeds Building Society will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Chorlton cum Hardy before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Chorlton cum Hardy. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Chorlton cum Hardy especially if they are familiar with such properties in Chorlton cum Hardy.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy. I happened to discover a site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Last December I purchased a leasehold property in Chorlton cum Hardy. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Chorlton cum Hardy Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    It would be prudent to find out as much as possible regarding the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of them. Finally, be sure you discover the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically what it includes. Make sure you enquire if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Chorlton cum Hardy. If you like the apartmentin Chorlton cum Hardy but your cat is not allowed to move with you then you have a very difficult determination. It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared amongst the leaseholders and could well materially impact the level of the service costs or require a specific invoice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chorlton cum Hardy regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sajjad Karim Solicitors, First Floor, 442-444 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 0BQ
  • Pennine Kennedy Solicitors, 450 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 0BQ
  • John Poyser & Co Ltd, 5a High Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 9DJ
  • Lawyers Incorporated Limited, 100 Norwood Road, Manchester, M32 8PP
  • Range Solicitors, 120a Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8FA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chorlton cum Hardy regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chorlton cum Hardy with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Sajjad Karim Solicitors, First Floor, 442-444 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 0BQ
  • Pennine Kennedy Solicitors, 450 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 0BQ
  • John Poyser & Co Ltd, 5a High Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 9DJ
  • Lawyers Incorporated Limited, 100 Norwood Road, Manchester, M32 8PP
  • Range Solicitors, 120a Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8FA

Planning law solicitors in Chorlton cum Hardy regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chorlton cum Hardy with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Berg, 35 Peter Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5BG
  • Dwf Llp, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3AA
  • Brindle & Yam Solicitors, First Floor, 50 Faulkner Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4FH
  • Berrymans Lace Mawer Llp, Kings House, 42 King Street West, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2NU
  • Read Roper & Read, 11th Floor, Alberton House, St. Marys Parsonage, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2WJ

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