Conveyancing in Standish
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Standish, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Standish and throughout Wigan 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.
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Buying property in Standish
A town in Greater Manchester, Standish is known for its community spirit and range of amenities. Standish has a rich history, with Standish Hall and St Wilfrid's Church being key historic landmarks. The town offers a variety of shops, eateries, and parks.
Standish is well-connected by road via the M6 and A49, making it a suitable location for commuters. The town has a population of approximately 14,000.
Council Tax in Standish (2023/24)
Standish is in Wigan Metropolitan Borough.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,221.15 |
| B | £1,424.68 |
| C | £1,628.20 |
| D | £1,831.73 |
| E | £2,238.78 |
| F | £2,645.83 |
| G | £3,052.88 |
| H | £3,663.46 |
What do Standish conveyancing solicitors do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, the conveyancing solicitor will handle all the legal elements of a home purchase. Your lawyer will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including arranging property searches, raising questions for the seller's solicitor and registering the change of ownership.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Standish conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Are you purchasing a property with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank arranging your mortgage.
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Over 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Standish transaction without delay.
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When you purchase a home in a Standish conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, including lack of consent for an outbuilding or inheritance of prior approvals. Conservation areas in Standish and the Wigan local authority include Ashton-In-Makerfield Town Centre, Hindley Town Centre, Tyldesley Town Centre, Market Place and Atherton.Buying in a conservation area
There exist around 500,000 listed buildings across the country, and around 370 of which are in Wigan Metropolitan Borough. Listed buildings and properties in and around Standish include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will help you understand the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build in Standish is often more complex than that for an existing property.
A conveyancer in Standish will need to be qualified to handle things like handling the uncertainties of buying off plan, confirming rights to use pipes and cables (e.g. phone, data, fibre, electricity) and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Trenwick International.
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Selling property in Standish
When selling homes in Standish, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare vital paperwork, like title deeds and property information forms. The lawyer's duties entail responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions, resolving any potential issues and handling the mortgage redemption.
In order to facilitate a faster completion, the solicitor will also work with both sides, such as agents, lenders and landlords.
I am selling a leasehold property in Standish - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is significantly more complicated than for a more straightforward freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Standish, for example obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if the incoming lessee (i.e. the seller) is required to buy a share in the building's management company.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the seller instruct a Standish conveyancing solicitor as early as possible.
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Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (24 May, 2025)
Before instructing, you will need to check that your conveyancer can act for your lender.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on the panels of almost all mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from the Co-operative Bank or moving to a 3-year tracker rate with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Standish Transfer of equity
Whether you are purchasing another owner's stake, estate planning or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you'll need a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to carry out a transfer of equity. Your solicitor can handle the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Standish?
Getting an online conveyancing quote takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing legal fees
These legal fees are paid to your lawyer for the tasks they complete for you. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Conveyancing disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Read the terms and conditions
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges. Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
