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Reasons to use our Stockport conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Stockport conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Stockport conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your home move
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are based in Stockport - if so sets of conveyancers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Stockport registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Stockport has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stockport since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stockport

Our mortgage company has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Stockport but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Stockport or nearer to where I live. Can you assist?

Not all Stockport conveyancing practices are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Stockport conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.

My father pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Stockport there may be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Stockport which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Stockport should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I am purchasing a property in Stockport. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. RBS have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with RBS your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for RBS. The CML Handbook includes minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to RBS where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Stockport.

We expect to receive a OIP from Lloyds this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Lloyds recommend any Stockport solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Stockport solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Lloyds through the process.

three months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Stockport concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Stockport differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Stockport come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because house builders in Stockport usually purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Stockport or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Stockport I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Stockport suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Do online conveyancing companies do everything a high street Stockport solicitor does or must I use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Stockport?

If you choose an online conveyancer they will undertake all the things your Stockport conveyancer would cover.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Stockport regulated by the SRA

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

  • Alfred Newton Solicitors, 49-51 Wellington Road South, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3RX
  • Ayres Waters, 5 St. Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1EB
  • Higgins Miller Solicitors Ltd, 49 Middle Hillgate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3DL
  • Sas Daniels Llp, 30 Greek Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8AD
  • The Howe Practice Limited, 2 Waterloo Court, Waterloo Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3DU

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Stockport regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Stockport but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Maureen Patterson & Co, 196 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY
  • C S Conveyancing, 492/494 Hempshaw Lane, SK2 5TL
  • D R Dunkerley & Co , Property Lawyers, SK12 1RD
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 2nd Floor, Churchgate House, M1 6EU
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 3rd Floor Lee House, M1 5RR

Planning law solicitors in Stockport regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Stockport with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Stockport
  • Blue Sky Law Limited, 4 Broughville Drive, Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 5WH
  • Priority Law Limited, Lake View, Lakeside, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3GW
  • Jrb Law Limited, 42 Ricroft Road, Compstall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5JR
  • Brindle & Yam Solicitors, First Floor, 50 Faulkner Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4FH
  • Chung & Co, 58-60 George Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4HF

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

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