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Reasons to use our Trafford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Trafford regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Trafford and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Trafford registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal connections with Trafford estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Trafford 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 will expect.
  • 5 Personal touch and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Trafford property deals can become significantly more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Trafford since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Trafford

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my house in Trafford. Conveyancing solicitors have now been instructed on the sale but I can't find my title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?

Don’t worry too much. First there is a possibility that the deeds will be kept by your lender or they could be archived with the conveyancers who acted in your purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Trafford involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

We are purchasing a house and the lawyer has identified Chancel Repair to which the property may be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this really appropriate for conveyancing in Trafford

Unless a prior purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Trafford to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Trafford. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Trafford

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Are there any apps to assist me to locate a Trafford law firm on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the search on this website. Please select a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Trafford conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Trafford conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to check whether they are on the The Royal Bank of Scotland member panel

Am I better off to use a Trafford conveyancing practitioner based in the area that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can perform the legal work however his firm is located 200kilometers drive away.

The primary upside of using a local Trafford conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, hand in your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and the majority were happy that must trump using an unknown Trafford conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Trafford conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Trafford conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Trafford conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

    What volume of lease extensions have they conducted in Trafford in the last year?

Trafford Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? How much is the ground rent and service charge? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is due in the foreseeable future that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance costs or necessitate a specific payment.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Trafford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bannister Preston, 28-30 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7QY
  • Slater Heelis Llp, Lloyds Bank Buildings, 16 School Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7XP
  • Property Legal (manchester) Limited, Pls House, 2 Aegean Road, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5UW
  • Michael Taylor & Co, 38 Crofts Bank Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 0TQ
  • Ford Banks Irwin, 50 Stothard Road, Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 9HB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Trafford

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Trafford specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Ralli Limited, Jackson House, Sibson Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7RR
  • Bannister Preston, 28-30 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7QY
  • Slater Heelis Llp, Lloyds Bank Buildings, 16 School Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7XP
  • Property Legal (manchester) Limited, Pls House, 2 Aegean Road, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5UW
  • Ford Banks Irwin, 50 Stothard Road, Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 9HB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Trafford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Trafford specialising in commercial conveyancing in Trafford. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Ralli Limited, Jackson House, Sibson Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7RR
  • Bannister Preston, 28-30 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7QY
  • Slater Heelis Llp, Lloyds Bank Buildings, 16 School Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7XP
  • Property Legal (manchester) Limited, Pls House, 2 Aegean Road, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5UW
  • Michael Taylor & Co, 38 Crofts Bank Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 0TQ

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