Conveyancing in Irlam
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Irlam, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Irlam and Salford clients 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: Tameside, Trafford and Manchester
Buying property in Irlam
A town in Greater Manchester, Irlam is known for its strong community spirit, Prince's Park, and the nearby Chat Moss. Irlam has a railway station, providing links to Manchester and Liverpool. Irlam has a population of approximately 19,000.
Council Tax in Irlam (2023/24)
Irlam is in Salford City Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,475.69 |
| B | £1,721.63 |
| C | £1,967.58 |
| D | £2,213.53 |
| E | £2,705.43 |
| F | £3,197.32 |
| G | £3,689.22 |
| H | £4,427.06 |
What does an Irlam property lawyer do?
A property lawyer assists you with the legal aspect of the transaction. They will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, like raising enquires, obtaining searches from authorities including Salford Council, reviewing contracts of sale and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
Irlam conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for the bank or building society. Panel approval means your solicitor can act for your lender.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Irlam transaction without delay.
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We can also help Irlam home movers with the legal work for:
When buying a property in an Irlam conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the property, which could include business use restrictions or parking issues. Conservation areas in Irlam and the Salford local authority include Radcliffe Park Road, Crescent, Ellesmere Park and Roe Green and Beesley Green.Conservation area
New Build
The conveyancing for buying a new build home in Irlam is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A good solicitor in Irlam will need to be qualified to handle things like handling structural guarantees, administering Help to Buy purchases and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and Checkmate.
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Selling property in Irlam
When selling homes in Irlam, the solicitor will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The conveyancer's role involves resolving issues like lack of conservation area consent, responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and handling the mortgage redemption.
Your solicitor will also work with all parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, to confirm that the sale completes without a hitch.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling leasehold properties typically takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time required by your solicitor to source this information is commonly the source of delays.
The seller's solicitor should start this process before a buyer has even been found, as these details can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent.
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Remortgage in Irlam
The official base rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
Don't forget to verify your solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Bank of Ireland or moving to a capped mortgage with Cynergy Bank, we can assist.
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Irlam Transfer of equity
Whether you are adding your spouse to the deeds, inheritance tax (IHT) planning or giving a property to a family member, a transfer of equity is required. Your solicitor will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Irlam?
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete for you. The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and telegraphic transfer fees.
Check what's included in your quote
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill.
