First-Time Buyer Solicitors
Taking your first step onto the property ladder? We’re here to guide you.
Talk to one of our team members on 03300 299 419
Buying your first home is a major milestone, and it should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Our expert residential conveyancing team supports first-time buyers through every stage of the process, making your experience smoother, clearer, and less stressful.
With years of experience and a client-first approach, we’re trusted by buyers across Greater Manchester and beyond to keep their purchase moving and their minds at ease.
With offices in Manchester and Sale, our solicitors support first-time buyers nationwide secure their first step on the property ladder. If you’d like to talk to our team, give us a call on 03300 297 347 or fill out our online contact form on this page.
Alternatively, you can get an initial quote using our online calculator here.
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Helping First-Time Buyers Every Step of the Way
As a first-time buyer, you’ll need to navigate legal paperwork, financial commitments, and negotiations, often for the first time. That can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. At Slater Heelis, we break the process down into clear, manageable stages and keep you informed throughout.
And if you’re buying through a specialist scheme such as Shared Ownership, we’ll make sure your contract terms are clear, and your interests protected.
What to Expect When Buying Your First Home
From finding a property to collecting the keys, here are the main stages in your first-time buyer journey:
1. Instructing a Solicitor
As soon as your offer is accepted, you’ll need a conveyancer to handle the legal work. The sooner you instruct us, the sooner we can get the ball rolling on ID checks, protocol forms, and searches.
2. Property Searches & Survey
We’ll arrange local authority searches and other checks to ensure there are no hidden legal or environmental issues. Meanwhile, you’ll need to arrange a property survey to check for structural concerns.
3. Reviewing Contracts
We’ll thoroughly check your contract and raise any necessary enquiries with the seller’s solicitor. Once everything is agreed, we’ll arrange for you to sign the contract and transfer documents.
4. Exchange of Contracts
When both parties are ready, contracts are exchanged, and your deposit is paid. At this point, your purchase becomes legally binding.
5. Completion
This is when the remaining balance is paid to the seller’s solicitor, and you become the legal owner. We’ll handle your SDLT submission and register your ownership with HM Land Registry.
Why Choose Slater Heelis?
We understand that, as a first-time buyer, you want reassurance and clarity at every turn. That’s why we offer:
- A personal, approachable service with regular updates
- Clear explanations without the legal jargon
- Transparent pricing with no hidden surprises
- Decades of conveyancing expertise
- A team that works at your pace and around your needs
We’ll also liaise with your mortgage provider, estate agent, and surveyor to make sure everyone is aligned, keeping your transaction on track.
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Curious about costs? Use our online conveyancing calculator for a no-obligation quote in minutes.
Or speak to one of our friendly team members on 03300 291 148. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
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