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Chester Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 August was the busiest month and October was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Chester
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Chester that are buy to let is 13%
  • 3 Average time frame of 144 days for registration of title in Chester
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £5,718
  • 5 966 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Chester

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chester since April 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chester

We instructed a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Chester today. Looking through the Ts and Cs I notewe are responsible for charges even if the sale aborts. Should I ditch them and instruct an on-line lawyer offering no move no charge conveyancing in Chester?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to neutralise those cases that fail to complete. Also remember that such deals generally do not cover outlay e.g. Chester conveyancing search costs.

Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service carry out conveyancing in Chester by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. You should contact us to obtain a costs illustration and details as to availability.

Are the Chester conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Aldermore?

Chester conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Aldermore directly.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Chester

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Chester 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am aiming to move property in October. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Chester. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across your website.

On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from the selling agent however this should only be done after the vendors lawyers confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. Subsequently you will need to advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you locate a conveyancing in Chester or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Chester.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Chester off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Kent Reliance. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Kent Reliance, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build house in Chester benefiting from help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not reveal to my solicitor about this side-deal as it will jeopardize my loan with Yorkshire Building Society. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I was advised by two or three local estate agents in Chester to select a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers over and above a competitor’s?

We refuse to give any referral fee for directing people to this site. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chester regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chester specialising in commercial conveyancing in Chester. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Johoco Ajb Limited, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Johoco Sjw Limited, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Johoco Hjb Ltd, 6 St. John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Johoco Jah Ltd, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA
  • Jolliffe & Co Llp, 6 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA

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

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chester but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Lms Direct Conveyancing Ltd, LMS House, CH65 9HQ

Planning law solicitors in Chester regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chester practicing in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Oliver & Co Solicitors Ltd, Douglas House, 117 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HE
  • Aaron & Partners Llp, Grosvenor Court, Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HG
  • Mackenzie Solicitors Limited, The Drift, Moor Lane, Rowton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7QW
  • Hodgkinson Legal, Middleheath, Brown Heath Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7PN

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

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