Conveyancing in Northwich
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from a seller to a buyer. handled by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Northwich, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Northwich and throughout Cheshire West and Chester 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: Crewe, Runcorn and Warrington
Buying property in Northwich
A town in Cheshire, Northwich is known for its historic town centre, the Weaver Hall Museum, and the nearby Delamere Forest. The town has a population of approximately 20,000.
Council Tax in Northwich (2023/24)
Northwich is in Cheshire West and Chester Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,446.30 |
| B | £1,687.35 |
| C | £1,928.40 |
| D | £2,169.45 |
| E | £2,651.55 |
| F | £3,133.65 |
| G | £3,615.75 |
| H | £4,338.90 |
What does a Northwich conveyancing solicitor do?
In a property purchase, a solicitor will address all the legal details of a home purchase.
They will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts and take care of tasks after the sale, such as paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Northwich conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches to assess flood risk, subsidence and mining-related risks.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
When you purchase a property, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for your lender. Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and cost you more if your lawyer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel.
Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Northwich transaction smoothly.
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We can assist buyers in Northwich with the legal work for:
There are more than 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 2,640 of which are in Cheshire West and Chester Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Northwich include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will help you understand what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a leasehold property
Over 90% of flats in the UK are leasehold. There are also an estimated 1 million leasehold houses throughout the country. Purchasing a leasehold home typically takes longer than a freehold house as the landlord or managing agent are involved.
Examples of delays might include anything from incomplete managing agent information to out-of-date contact information for the freeholder.
Specialist leasehold solicitors complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month. Our proactive approach means fewer obstacles.
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Selling property in Northwich
The sale of a home in Northwich will require your lawyer to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The solicitor will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolve any potential issues and redeem the existing mortgage. Your lawyer will also communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, ensuring that the property sale completes without a hitch.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Northwich?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat or house is quite a lot more protracted compared to a freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Northwich, and this could include sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the lease.
In order to resolve any leasehold delays faster, It is recommended that the seller instruct a solicitor as soon as the property is marketed, if not before.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Northwich
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
It's important that you confirm your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Barclays Bank or taking out a 3-year tracker rate from Cynergy Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, gifting a home or buying out the equity of a joint owner, you'll need a transfer of equity solicitor. Your property lawyer will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Northwich: What to expect
Solicitors' fees
Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the legal services they provide on your behalf.
Disbursements
A disbursement is a cost that your conveyancing solicitor must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a title search.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
