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Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.Selling a property in Chester
Your conveyancing solicitor's role, when selling a property in Chester, will include:- Draft contracts – Your solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- Day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property in Chester starts from £723 INC VAT.
Buying a property in Chester
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied in their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to the Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property in Chester starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Chester
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title, making them a joint owner.This service includes:
- Solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Chester
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update the Land Registry post-completion.The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Chester starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Chester?
Cheshire is a highly picturesque walled city in Cheshire near Wales' border. It dates back to being a Roman fort called Deva Victrix founded c. 79CE.
It is marked out by its ancient – and Grade I listed – city walls and black-and-white architecture. Landmarks and attractions include the Grosvenor Museum; Chester Castle which dates back to the medieval period; Grosvenor Park, a major public park; Handbridge, which contains the Roman Minerva's Shrine and Chester Little Theatre.
Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Rd, Chester CH2 1UL
Ellesmere Port Hospital, 114 Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6SG
Deeside Hospital, Plough Ln, Aston, Deeside CH5 1XS
Ellesmere Port Hospital, 114 Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6SG
Deeside Hospital, Plough Ln, Aston, Deeside CH5 1XS
Chester is easily accessed via the A55, A41 and A51, and the M56 motorway starts just to the north of the town for onward access to Manchester and the wider national motorway network. Chester Station allows rail travel to both major UK conurbations (London Euston can be reached by direct train in just over 2 hours) and to local destinations.
Distance to Airports from Chester
Distance to Airports from Chester
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 9.64 miles |
| Manchester Airport | 28.56 miles |
| Blackpool International Airport | 39.77 miles |
Upton by Chester High School, St James Ave, Upton, Chester CH2 1NN
The Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Ln, Great Boughton, Chester CH3 5XF
The Queen's School, City Walls Rd, Chester CH1 2NN
The Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Ln, Great Boughton, Chester CH3 5XF
The Queen's School, City Walls Rd, Chester CH1 2NN
Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Chester
Our Chester conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas including Macclesfield, Liverpool, Warrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Widnes, St Helens and Stockport.
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
Recently completed properties in Chester:
- Upper Northgate Street, Chester CH1 4EE
- 8 Newall Close, Chester CH3 9PP
- 12 Centenary Close, Chester CH4 0FY
- Cambridge Avenue, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2LL
- Linwood, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3FT
New build developers and developments in the area:
- Kings Moat Garden Village (2 bedroom apartments and 3,4 and 5 bedroom homes) – Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9DE.
Developed by Taylor Wimpey.
Chester Property Prices
| Average property price in Chester | £248,689 |
| Population of Chester | 79,645 (2011) |
Property price data is sourced from the Land Registry House Price Index by Conveyancing Solicitors Chester.
Do I need conveyancing solicitors near me?
Buyers and sellers alike often start the process by searching online for conveyancing solicitors near me. You need to find a legally qualified person to handle the conveyancing for your sale or purchase. But, do you really need to use local conveyancing solicitors or can you find a better service, regardless of where they are based?With technological progress, you are no longer restricted to having to work with a licenced conveyancer near you and an online conveyancing solicitor who specialises in property transactions can be preferable to a local one without the specialism.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Chester?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, extending a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying off your help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Chester has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Chester conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Chester has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Chester conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
There are a number of affordable housing schemes in Chester to help make buying a property more achievable. The work is more complex and we have specialist conveyancing solicitors to handle the following:
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Chester - speak to Cheshire West and Chester Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Chester - check with Cheshire West and Chester Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Property Solicitors Chester
You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Conveyancing Solicitors Chester. They are skilled and experienced with complex transactions from a simple purchase for a property in Chester to a Sale and Purchase of a shared ownership property, executing a Deed of Trust simultaneously.
Is the property over 5 storeys (11m)?
Many leasehold properties in Chester are in large buildings which now require an EWS1 certificate to confirm if the cladding is fire safe. Thankfully 2022's leaseholder protections mean that most leaseholders are not burdened with the cost of remediation of any defective cladding, but you will need to see the seller's Deed of Certificate to prove that the lease doesn't come with a nasty (and expensive) surprise.Be particularly wary of purchasing a share of freehold as the freeholders may become liable for the cost of remedying defective cladding. Our specialist leasehold solicitors Chester are well experienced with handling all of these added complications, so you will be in safe hands with SAM. Property Challenges Solved.
Frequently Asked Questions: Conveyancing Solicitors Chester
Average conveyancing fees in London can be slightly higher than the rest of the country. Depending on the price of the property and the complexity of the transaction you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in Chester start at £723 INC VAT.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote, tailored to your requirements.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote, tailored to your requirements.
It's not necessary to have a local conveyancing solicitor as the process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to Chester, when choosing your conveyancing solicitor.
There are many factors which can delay conveyancing in Chester. A very simple transaction can be completed in less than two months, but the average is closer to 12-16 weeks.
CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.No Sale No Fee
Choose a conveyancing solicitor in Chester who offers a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.Reviews
Check out their reviews to be sure they provide a good service and meet their timescales.Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price. Online conveyancing is just as safe as you protect your data on the internet, as you would in any other transaction. Online conveyancing means speedier turnaround times on documents, more convenient meetings and lower running costs for the firm. We pass our savings on to you.
Yes, if you're buying and selling at the same time, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, which will save you money, as you'll only have to do the 'new client' admin once.
1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false-starts.2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting till after your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. Using an online service cuts down on snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
As soon as your offer is accepted, you can submit your application. An independent broker can help speed this along.4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
Cheshire is a county situated in North West England. Surrounding English counties are Merseyside to the north, Greater Manchester also to the north, Derbyshire to the east, Staffordshire to the south-east, Shropshire to the south and Wales situated to the west. The unitary authorities are Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington and Halton. Cheshire County Council was abolished in 2009 which led to the birth of Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester. The county town is Chester, which is a walled city, west of Cheshire near the border with Wales.
Cheshire’s notable landmarks include Chester Cathedral, Eaton Hall and Little Moreton Hall which is a manor house with wonky architecture. Prehistorical burial grounds have been found in Cheshire at The Bridestones which is a chambered cairn. Cheshire is also home to many remains of Iron Age hill forts that can be visited today.
*Mortgage lenders choose which solicitors they will or won't work with. Our panel solicitors are on 99% of mortgage lender panels. Our panel solicitors are currently not on the panel for Kent Reliance (when buying through Shared Ownership) and the Islamic Development Bank. Tell us who your lender is and we will assign you an approved panel solicitor.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
Chester Conveyancing Solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
Which Property Searches Do You Need?
If you're buying a property in Chester using a mortgage, when your four main searches are returned these may in turn recommend that you book further additional searches. These can include a specialist Subsidence Report for example.
This report confirms if your property is in an area affected by subsidence due to soil shrinkage. If this is flagged as an issue you should check the seller’s property information form (section 5) [click to find out more] when they are sent through as the sellers state whether the property has been underpinned.
A Subsidence Report is good for flagging high risk soil types that could cause subsidence, however it does not confirm whether your property has subsidence. If you are concerned about subsidence then you should instruct a RICS surveyor to carry out a Building Survey (click for a quote) to confirm if they see any signs of subsidence affecting your property.
