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Reasons to use our Knutsford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Knutsford property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Regardless other sites inform you it just might be important to pop into your solicitor to sign documents. There are various parties with engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the equation.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Our site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Knutsford will be conducted by a solicitor on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Knutsford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Knutsford since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Knutsford

My partner and I are only a couple days away from an exchange on a house in Knutsford and my parents have transferred the exchange deposit to my conveyancer. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my property lawyer needs to disclose this to my bank. Apparently, in also acting for the mortgage company he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the lender regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?

Your conveyancer is obliged to clarify with mortgage company to ensure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only report this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

We are purchasing a apartment in Knutsford. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we have to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Are all Knutsford Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the UBS conveyancing list of approved firms?

Some major lenders now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Knutsford. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I moved into my house on 14 September and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Knutsford advises it will be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Knutsford uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Knutsford registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the premises thus an expedited registration is not always an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Knutsford is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Knutsford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Knutsford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Knutsford may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Is there anything unique about your site and other web based conveyancing solicitors for conveyancing in Knutsford?

At this site obtain an accurate quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Knutsford. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you instruct them for your conveyancing in Knutsford

Our solicitor in Knutsford has discovered a a problem with the lease for the property we are buying in Knutsford. The other side have put forward title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer says that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the lender?

Just because you have a mortgage offer from the lender does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your Knutsford conveyancing lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Requirements. You and the bank are the client. The appropriate lender requirements have to be complied with by the lender conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and the mortgage company

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Knutsford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hague Lambert, 131 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6EJ
  • Gladstones Solicitors Limited, 1 The Stables, Red Cow Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DG
  • John Fletcher Solicitors Limited, 31 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DW
  • Ips Law Llp, David House, 10-12 Cecil Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9PA
  • Blackstone Solicitors Limited, Campaign House, 8 Cecil Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9PA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Knutsford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Knutsford with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Hague Lambert, 131 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6EJ
  • Gladstones Solicitors Limited, 1 The Stables, Red Cow Yard, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DG
  • John Fletcher Solicitors Limited, 31 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DW
  • Blackstone Solicitors Limited, Campaign House, 8 Cecil Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9PA
  • Haworth Holt Bell Ltd, Grosvenor House, 45 The Downs, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QG

Planning law solicitors in Knutsford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Knutsford with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Collings Law Ltd, 51 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1DS
  • Myerson Solicitors Llp, The Cottages, Regent Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RX
  • Chafes Solicitors Llp, 32 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ
  • Land Law Llp, 10 - 14 Market Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QB
  • Hill & Co, 4-8 Market Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QD

Neighboring Locations

Altrincham
Hale
Hale Barns
Knutsford
Mobberley

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

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