Conveyancing in Denton
Conveyancing is the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a house or flat from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Denton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Denton and throughout Tameside with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Bolton, Manchester, Trafford and Manchester
Buying property in Denton
A town in Greater Manchester, Denton is known for its hat-making history, Victoria Park, and the nearby Reddish Vale Country Park. Popular residential areas include Dane Bank and Haughton Green. Denton is well-served by bus routes to Manchester and Stockport. Denton has a population of approximately 36,000.
Council Tax in Denton (2023/24)
Denton is in Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,390.89 |
B | £1,622.70 |
C | £1,854.51 |
D | £2,086.33 |
E | £2,549.96 |
F | £3,013.59 |
G | £3,477.22 |
H | £4,172.66 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of a home purchase.
The solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Denton conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) or buying a new build property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the lender. If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your lender's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
More than 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Denton transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can help Denton buyers with the legal work for:
Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed properties exist across the country - around 340 of which are in Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Denton listed buildings include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, consent required for energy efficient alterations and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for buying a new build property in Denton can be complicated.
An experienced solicitor in Denton will need to be qualified to handle things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, investigating road and drainage issues and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and BOPAS.
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Selling a property in Denton
At the start of the property selling process in Denton, your solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, including the draft contract and ID forms.
They will handle questions from the buyer's side and resolve any potential issues. Your lawyer will also work with both sides, like estate agents and banks or building societies, to help ensure the move completes without delay.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the conveyancing on leasehold houses or flats when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review these documents, including a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time it takes your lawyer to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
Your solicitor should get this underway even before you have found a buyer, as these details could take several weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Denton
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (9 November, 2024)
Make sure you verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Virgin Money or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Coventry Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity in Denton
If you need to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are estate planning, purchasing another owner's stake or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, a transfer of equity is required.
Your property lawyer will handle the legal side for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Denton conveyancing fees?
You can get a quote in minutes, but making sense of what you actually be paying can be a challenge.
Conveyancing fees
The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they carry out on your behalf.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in the small print. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.