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Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Manchester

  • 1 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Manchester has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Manchester solicitors work in conjunction with Manchester estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Manchester is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 The Manchester conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Manchester

Examples of recent conveyancing in Manchester since June 2026*

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Acquisition

of flat Chorlton Street M1 3HW, purchased for £175,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Transfer

of flat Oxford Road M1 6EY, at purchase sum of £200,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title

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Sale

of apartment Piccadilly Place M1 3BR, at purchase amount of £265,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

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Sale

of terraced residence, Swan Street, M4 5JU completing on 16/06/2026 at a price of £250,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Manchester

I am purchasing property in Manchester. My property lawyer has never been on on the lender solicitor list. Can I still retain my Manchester conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the lender list of approved lawyers?

You have numerous choices open to you here

  • Complete the purchase with your preferred Manchester solicitor but your lender will no doubt retain a lawyer from their approved list. The net result is additional fees together with likely frustration.
  • Get a fresh property lawyer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
  • Convince your conveyancer to pull out all the stops to join the lender’s panel of solicitors

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Manchester? Why is this being asked of me?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Manchester conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is usually dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing where you reside.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to investigate not just the identity of conveyancing clients but also the origin of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may lead to your lawyer cancelling their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Manchester. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Manchester you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company'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 Manchester.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in Manchester house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Manchester.

I am buying a new build flat in Manchester. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Manchester

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply a car parking plan.

My fiance is buying a studio flat in Manchester. He was given a quote by the lawyer recommended by the estate agents totaling £1385 . It was 7 years ago I sold and bought a property and the bill was £450. Have charges really gone up that much?

You should e-mail two or three local Manchester conveyancing solicitors requesting estimates. You should base your decision not just on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the reply was.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Manchester regulated by the SRA

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

  • Nexus Solicitors Limited, Carlton House, 16-18 Albert Square, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5PE
  • Aticus Law Ltd, Alexandra Buildings, Lincoln Square, 28 Queen Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 5LF
  • Lyons Wilson, Dickinson Chambers, 1 Central Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5WR
  • Bb Legal Limited, 20 Kennedy Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4BY
  • Wisemann Law Limited, 1st Floor Lloyds House, 18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5WA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Manchester regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Manchester specialising in commercial conveyancing in Manchester. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Nexus Solicitors Limited, Carlton House, 16-18 Albert Square, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5PE
  • Lyons Wilson, Dickinson Chambers, 1 Central Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5WR
  • Bb Legal Limited, 20 Kennedy Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4BY
  • Croftons Solicitors Llp, The Lexicon, Mount Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5FA
  • Bob Agnew Limited, The Lexicon, Mount Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5FA

Planning law solicitors in Manchester regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Manchester specialising in planning law. This could include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Berg, 35 Peter Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5BG
  • Gunnercooke Llp, 53 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ
  • Chung & Co, 58-60 George Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4HF
  • Brindle & Yam Solicitors, First Floor, 50 Faulkner Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4FH
  • Dwf Llp, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3AA

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

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