Conveyancing in Tameside
Conveyancing is the series of legal steps a solicitor takes when transfering property ownership. Conveyancing can also refer to the legal side of a remortgage or equity transfer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Tameside, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Tameside and throughout Greater Manchester 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, Trafford and Manchester
Buying property in Tameside
The Metropolitan Borough of Tameside is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester borough bordering on the Peak District National Park. It includes Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley, Longdendale, Stalybridge, the market town of Ashton-under Lyne.
The Vision Tameside project, an ambitious redevelopment strategy is nearing completion and is expected to bring greater economic prosperity, transform learning and skills and create new and opportunities for residents.
Average property prices are around half the national average, making Tameside one of the most affordable areas in the North West and great for first-time buyers.
The choice of property is wide, from new-build to period terrace housing and flats.
Council Tax in Tameside (2023/24)
| 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 conveyancing solicitor do?
Your conveyancer will address all the legal details of buying a property. The solicitor will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, such as paying SDLT and HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Tameside conveyancing solicitors may also carry out searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Buying with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank.
If your solicitor is not on your bank or building society's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Tameside transaction without delay.
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There are over half a million listed buildings across the country, 336 of which are in Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Tameside listed buildings and properties include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will explain to you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like and short leases.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a property in Tameside
When you're looking to sell a home in Tameside, you can expect the solicitor to first assemble all essential documents, including the sale contract and ID forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes dealing with complications like a flying freehold and responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor. Your lawyer will also coordinate with both sides, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, ensuring that the transfer of ownership completes as soon as possible.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell leasehold houses or flats, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review several leasehold-related documents, such as a current statement of service charges. Typically, delays are due to the time required by your solicitor to source this information.
It can take weeks to collect these details if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property, so your conveyancing solicitor should get this underway even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
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Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your lender's behalf.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Metro Bank or moving to a 3-year tracker rate with Harpenden Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity in Tameside
Whether you are buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, transferring the ownership of your property to a child or inheritance tax planning, you will need to work with a transfer of equity solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
Your lawyer will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Tameside?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the tasks they complete during your transaction. The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your conveyancer during the conveyancing process. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a bankruptcy search.
Check for additional fees
Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges.
