Conveyancing in Stretford
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling a property, involving the work a solicitor does to investigate the property, handle mortgage requirements and register the new owner. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Stretford, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Stretford and Trafford 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: Bolton, Manchester, Tameside and Manchester
Buying property in Stretford
A town in Greater Manchester, Stretford is known for the Trafford Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in the UK, and Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United. The town offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and parks.
With easy access to Manchester city centre via the Metrolink tram network and bus services, and the M60 running nearby, Stretford is a popular area for commuters. The town has a population of approximately 40,000.
Council Tax in Stretford (2023/24)
Stretford is in Trafford Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,252.05 |
B | £1,460.73 |
C | £1,669.40 |
D | £1,878.08 |
E | £2,295.43 |
F | £2,712.78 |
G | £3,130.13 |
H | £3,756.16 |
What does a Stretford property lawyer do?
Your conveyancer oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence on the property, like local authority searches (e.g. from Trafford Council), raising questions about how the seller has used the property and registering the change of ownership.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Stretford conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
Whether you are purchasing a holiday let or a first-time buyer, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your mortgage lender. Lender panel approval will mean your solicitor can act on behalf of your bank.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Stretford transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist buyers in Stretford with the legal work for:
When buying a home in a Stretford conservation area, your conveyancer will check for restrictive covenants, including restrictions on property usage or heritage access. Conservation areas in Stretford and across the Trafford local authority include:Conservation areas
There are around half a million listed properties across the country, and around 270 of which are in Trafford Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Stretford include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include maintenance of historic features, consent required for energy efficient alterations and a requirement to use original or historically appropriate materials. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will help you understand the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a leasehold property
Over 90% of flats in the UK are leasehold. Buying a leasehold flat can take weeks longer than a freehold property as there is greater complexity.
Delays in leasehold transactions could include anything from absent freeholders to incomplete service charge accounts.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month. With specialist expertise there should be far fewer delays.
Selling property in Stretford
For the sale of a Stretford property, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, such as the draft contract and property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes sorting out potential snags and responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries. The solicitor will communicate effectively with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, so the home move completes quickly.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Stretford?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat or house is significantly more protracted than it is for a freehold home.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Stretford must carry out extra work, which could include requesting all relevant freeholder information, through to details of historical insurance claims.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold house or flat, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
You will need to check your chosen remortgage solicitor is an approved member of your lender's legal panel before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with Bank of Ireland or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Coventry Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of your property to a child or purchasing another owner's stake, a transfer of equity is required.
Your property lawyer will complete the process for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Stretford: What to expect
What is and is not included in a conveyancing quote online isn't always clear at first glance.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor for the work they complete during your transaction. The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (third party costs)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
When comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean an inflated final bill.