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Macclesfield Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to completion was 108 days for conveyancing in Macclesfield
  • 2 949 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Macclesfield
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 Average time frame of 56 days for registration of title in Macclesfield
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Macclesfield conveyancing is Possessory Title

Examples of recent conveyancing in Macclesfield since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Macclesfield

Our conveyancer has identified a defect with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Macclesfield. The other side have put forward defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our conveyancer has advised that he must be satisfied that the mortgage company is willing to move forward with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

Regardless of the fact that you have a mortgage offer from the lender does not mean to say that the property will meet their provisions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. You and the mortgage company are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.

Do lawyers ask for money up-front for conveyancing in Macclesfield?

If you are buying a property in Macclesfield your lawyer will request that you place them with funds to cover the search fees. Ordinarily this is asked for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is payable against the total price then this will be needed shortly before exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due will be payable a couple of days ahead of the completion date.

The deeds to my house are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Macclesfield 4 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

As long as the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be held by HMLR with a Title Number. It is easy to perform a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and order current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for twenty pounds.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Macclesfield in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Macclesfield. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Macclesfield to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Are there any apps to help locate a Macclesfield solicitor on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am prepared to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the search on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Macclesfield conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Macclesfield conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the National Westminster Bank approved list

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Macclesfield for my house move. Can I check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Macclesfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bennetts, 37 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1DY
  • Blunts Solicitors Limited, 2 - 6 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1AB
  • Wains, 39-43 Churchside, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1HW
  • Aboudi Bradley & Co, 35 Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6LB
  • Roberts Solicitors Limited, 42 Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1EW

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Macclesfield

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Macclesfield with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Wains, 39-43 Churchside, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1HW
  • Pearson & Johnson Solicitors, 28 Great King Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6PL
  • Chafes Solicitors Llp, 32 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ
  • Jackson Barrett & Gass Ltd, Smithy Annexe, 112 Adlington Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2LN
  • Stratford Solicitors Limited, Poynton Chambers, 130 London Road South, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1LQ

Planning law solicitors in Macclesfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Macclesfield specialising in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Chafes Solicitors Llp, 32 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ

Neighboring Locations

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

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