Conveyancing in Congleton
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Congleton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Congleton and throughout Cheshire East handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Buxton, Leek, Macclesfield, Middlewich and Sandbach
Buying property in Congleton
A town in Cheshire, Congleton is known for its markets, parks, and the nearby Little Moreton Hall. Popular residential areas include West Heath and Somerford. Congleton has a railway station, providing links to Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester. Congleton has a population of approximately 26,500.
Council Tax in Congleton (2023/24)
Congleton is in Cheshire East Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,406.01 |
| B | £1,640.35 |
| C | £1,874.68 |
| D | £2,109.02 |
| E | £2,577.69 |
| F | £3,046.36 |
| G | £3,515.03 |
| H | £4,218.04 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase. They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, including paying SDLT and HMLR registration.
Congleton conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches to assess flood risk, subsidence and mining-related risks.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, your mortgage lender will need to confirm that the property's value is enough to cover the amount of the mortgage.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.Over 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Congleton transaction without delay.
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When you purchase a home in a conservation area, your property lawyer will check for planning approval issues, e.g. solar panel restrictions or an unapproved loft conversion. Conservation areas in Congleton and across the Cheshire East local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for purchasing a new build property in Congleton can be more involved that the process for purchasing an already-owned property.
A good solicitor in Congleton will need to be qualified to handle things like dealing with fast exchange timeframes, confirming right of way over drains and sewers and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Trenwick International.
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Selling a house or flat in Congleton
As part of the property selling process in Congleton, your conveyancer will prepare the necessary documentation, including title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The conveyancer will address potential issues, reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and redeem the existing mortgage.Your solicitor will work with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, to make sure your sale of your property is completed without incident.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The legal work for selling leasehold houses or flats usually takes longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and management company information. The time needed by to gather this paperwork is commonly the source of delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your lawyer ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
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Remortgaging
The official base rate is 4.5% (24 May, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen lender's behalf.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Leeds Building Society or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Secure Trust Bank, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity
If you are looking to change the ownership shares of your property, whether you are adding a new partner to your property's title, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your solicitor can handle the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Congleton?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they carry out for you.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the T's & C's
When comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some firms may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
