Residential Conveyancing Solicitors

Our residential conveyancing solicitors understand all the potential pitfalls. When you appoint us, your house purchase will proceed efficiently, giving you the confidence that you will be moving in to your new home as quickly as possible.

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The team of experienced conveyancing solicitors here at Slater Heelis offer peace of mind and a cost-effective, high quality residential conveyancing service.

Whether you are taking your first step onto the property ladder or moving into your dream house, moving house can be stressful, complicated and time-consuming.

Having an excellent conveyancing solicitor to act on your behalf will help to ensure an efficient and fuss-free process.

At Slater Heelis our residential conveyancing solicitors are highly experienced and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout the conveyancing process.

Our years of experience in conveyancing in Manchester and Cheshire means we are often able to pre-empt any issues that may occur, whilst we provide you with an in-depth account of all stages of the transaction as it progresses.

 

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Please note: Due to the implications of the Building Safety Act 2022. please be advised that we are currently unable to assist with matters relating to residential properties in buildings of more than four storeys or higher than 11 metres. This is due to mortgage lenders not lending against such flat purchases.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to review your property specifications thoroughly before enquiring. 

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I would like to take this moment and really really thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and assistance! We are so pleased with your work and the way you handled our situation. Its very much appreciated and if ever needed again will definitely come back to you. Once again thank you so much

The N. Family

Fantastic conveyancing – Fast and efficient. I was kept informed of proceedings throughout. Ian Donnison was extremely professional and also personable. The admin staff were always pleasant and polite and all telephone calls returned promptly. Thank you for making the last part of my house sale run smoothly

Sarah

Great service. Very efficient. Always returned calls promptly and carried out all necessary tasks quickly and efficiently. Would use again and recommend to anyone. (Used for sale / purchase / transfer of properties). Prices reasonable too

April

What to expect

Before Contract

  • Local searches must be arranged to determine if any notable matters relating to the property are held on local authority records
  • A survey needs to be conducted to review the condition of the property and identify any defects that may influence a buyer’s decision to purchase the property
  • Pre-contract enquiries take place between the seller’s and buyer’s solicitors, following which a draft contract is prepared between the buyer and seller, and the buyer’s mortgage is arranged
  • The conveyancer will report back on the results of the search and enquiries, and when the buyer is satisfied, arrangements are made for the deposit to be paid and contracts to be signed

Before Completion

  • Formal exchange of contracts is agreed with buyers and sellers solicitors
  • At this stage, both parties are legally committed to the transaction
  • Transfer deeds are drafted up in preparation for completion
  • Pre-completion searches are completed and the buyer’s conveyancer will apply for the mortgage

After Completion

  • On completion, funds are sent to the seller’s solicitor and then keys are released to the buyer
  • Title deeds are sent to the buyer’s solicitor
  • The buyer’s solicitor will then arrange payment of any Stamp Duty Land Tax if required
  • Formal registration of the new owner will take place
  • The Land Registry will be notified of your mortgage lender

Meet the team

  • Zara Banday
    Zara Banday Partner & Head of Residential Property
  • Stephen Locke
    Stephen Locke Partner
  • Angela Brown
    Angela Brown Solicitor
  • David Jones
    David Jones Associate Solicitor
  • Daniel Henderson
    Daniel Henderson Associate Conveyancing Executive
  • Helen Young
    Helen Young Chartered Legal Executive
  • James Lambe
    James Lambe Paralegal
  • Lisa Watson
    Lisa Watson Conveyancing Executive
  • Miriam Barnes
    Miriam Barnes Conveyancing Executive
  • Louise Royle
    Louise Royle Paralegal

    • Frequently Asked Questions

    How to choose a conveyancing solicitor
    • Get a series of quotes as early on as possible, decide who you will instruct if your offer is accepted – you can notify them as soon as you hear from the estate agent.
    • Cheapest is not always best. You will rely heavily on this person to manage the bulk of your house purchase or sale, so reviews are probably a better gauge of quality than price.
    • Instruct someone you can rely on to communicate with you throughout the process – read reviews!
    • Check that your chosen solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
    How long does conveyancing take?
    • Whether you are buying a property, selling, or re-mortgaging, our conveyancing solicitors will manage the process on your behalf.
    • The team comes highly recommended by clients on Review Solicitors, so you can put your utmost trust in them.
    • If you are looking to sell or re-mortgage a property, please find below further information on how we can help.
    Selling a Property
    • Selling a property is one of the biggest financial challenges you will ever face, so it’s important to be able to call on professional advice from the outset. We pride ourselves on providing complete transparency on costs, timescales and any further challenges that need to be resolved prior to completion.
    • Beyond drafting contracts, conducting searches and arranging settlements, you can count on our conveyancing advisors as a sounding board for any queries you might have, legal or otherwise.
    • Whilst we always aim to complete each stage as efficiently as possible, it is also our responsibility to leave no stone unturned. A high level of legal scrutiny is essential, which means completing all necessary reviews, clarifying every unknown fact and ticking all the boxes regarding both the buyer and the seller. Again, our solicitors will always keep you updated on every key development throughout the sales process.
    Re-mortgaging a Property
    • It always pays to have a conveyancing expert on your side when switching your mortgage to another lender. Our specialist re-mortgaging team combine legal expertise with local knowledge to offer a personalised service that is second to none.
    • Our quality of service is recognised through accreditation and membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), a hallmark of skill and proficiency in residential property law.
    • We will work with you to set realistic timeframes and provide full transparency over all costs involved.
    • Slater Heelis is also present on every major lending panel in the UK, which guarantees that we’re able to work with both your current and prospective mortgage providers to reach a solution as swiftly as possible.
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