Conveyancing in Timperley
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Timperley, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Timperley 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: Manchester, Trafford and Manchester
Buying property in Timperley
A village in Greater Manchester, Timperley is known for its community spirit, variety of shops, and Timperley Country Park. The area offers a balance of rural and urban living.
Located close to the A56, Timperley offers good road links to Manchester and Altrincham. The village has a population of approximately 11,000.
Council Tax in Timperley (2023/24)
Timperley 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 will my Timperley solicitor do?
A solicitor plays a pivotal role in a purchase, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable), and handle post-completion tasks, like HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Timperley conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for your bank or building society.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your bank or building society's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, including NatWest, Bluestone Mortgages and Newcastle Building Society - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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When purchasing a home in a conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for planning approval issues, including solar panel visibility, and lack of consent for an outbuilding. Conservation areas in Timperley and the Trafford local authority include:Buying a home in a conservation area
Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and short leases.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Timperley
When selling a Timperley home, your conveyancer will compile key documents - such as the title deeds and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The conveyancer's duties entail answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, sorting out potential snags and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
The solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, confirming that the transfer of ownership completes quickly.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Correct, it can take much longer to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold home, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see these documents, including management company information. Delays are usually caused by the time it takes your solicitor to source this information.
It can take a long time to gather this information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord, so the solicitor should start this process even before a sale has been agreed.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Timperley
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
Before you instruct, verify your conveyancer is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can act for over 100 banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Nationwide or moving to a flexible mortgage with Swansea Building Society, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity in Timperley
If you plan to make changes to the ownership of a property, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, resolving joint ownership or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your solicitor will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Timperley?
Getting a conveyancing quote takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they carry out on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
