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Selling property in Runcorn
Your expert conveyancing solicitor's role when selling a property in Runcorn, will include:
- Draft contracts – Your conveyancing 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
- On the 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 Runcorn conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property starts from £723 INC VAT.
For Runcorn buying
- 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 with 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 HM Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our Runcorn conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Runcorn
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 to transfer ownership of a share of the property, making them a joint owner. This service includes:
- Property solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- HM Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
Our Runcorn conveyancing solicitors' cost for a Transfer of Equity in Runcorn starts at £399 INC VAT.
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 Runcorn
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update HM 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 Runcorn 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.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for shared ownership staircasing in Runcorn starts at £569 INC VAT.
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.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for Help to Buy loan redemption in Runcorn starts at £333 INC VAT.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Runcorn?
Runcorn is an industrial town situated 16.7 miles south-east of Liverpool. It lies on the south side of the River Mersey, with Widnes on the north side connected by the A533, known as the Silver Jubilee Bridge after the Queen's Silver Jubilee. During the Industrial Revolution, Runcorn began manufacturing soap and alkalis and, to this day, continues to be home to high-tech manufacturing.
Halton General Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn WA7 2DA
The Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Treatment Centre, Earls Way, Runcorn WA7 2HH
Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QG
Runcorn has the A533 running through it, which gives easy access to Widnes and Northwich.
Runcorn Train Station has regular services to Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street and London Euston. Runcorn East Train Station connects to Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, North Wales and Warrington Bank Quay.
Distance to Airports from Runcorn
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 8 miles |
| Manchester | 22 miles |
| Hawarden | 24 miles |
The Heath School, Clifton Rd, Runcorn WA7 4SY
St Chad's Catholic and Church of England High School, Grangeway, Runcorn WA7 5YH
The Grange School, Latham Ave, Runcorn WA7 5DX
Residential Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Runcorn
Our Runcorn conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas, including Widnes, Windmill Hill, Sutton Weaver, Frodsham, Preston Brook, Hale and Walton.
We have many offices throughout England and Wales, so you can find a solicitor near you.
- The Uplands, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2UG
- Church St, Runcorn WA7 1LR
- Grangeway, Runcorn WA7 5LY
- Village St, Runcorn WA7 2ST
- Windmill Hill, Runcorn WA7 6QZ
- The Sinderby (house) – Knott Mill Way, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7
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Runcorn Property Prices
| Average property price in Runcorn | £173,727 |
| Population of Runcorn | 61,789 (2011) |
Local conveyancing solicitor
Are local, licensed conveyancing solicitors near me more expensive?
Buyers and sellers alike often start the process by searching online for conveyancing solicitors in Runcorn. 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 property lawyers 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. Often an online conveyancing solicitor who specialises in property transactions will be preferable to a local one in Runcorn.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Runcorn?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, dealing with a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying offyour help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancing specialist 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 Runcorn has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Runcorn 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
Several affordable housing schemes in Runcorn 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 Runcorn - speak to Halton Borough Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Runcorn - check with Halton Borough Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Runcorn conveyancing solicitors
You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Runcorn Conveyancing Solicitors. They are skilled and experienced with complex property transactions from a simple purchase for a property in Runcorn 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 Runcorn 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 Runcorn are well experienced with handling all of these added complications, so you will be in safe hands with SAM. Property Challenges Solved.
Conveyancing FAQs: Property Lawyers Runcorn
The average conveyancing cost in London can be slightly higher than in the rest of the country. Depending on the property's price and the transaction's complexity, you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in Runcorn are based on the purchase price, and start at £723 INC VAT.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote tailored to your requirements.
Runcorn conveyancing solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street licensed conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
It's unnecessary to have a local property solicitor as the conveyancing process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to Runcorn, when choosing a good conveyancing solicitor for any property transaction.
Many factors can delay conveyancing in Runcorn. A simple property 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 conveyancing solicitors in Runcorn who offer 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
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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 simultaneously, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, saving 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 until your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. An online service reduces snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.
3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
You can submit your application as soon as your offer is accepted. 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.
Cheshire Property Market Reports
- November 2024: 3 of 4 Districts in Cheshire Break Record Property Prices
**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?
Runcorn 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:
- Cheap Conveyancing
- Fast Conveyancing
- Best Conveyancing Service
Do you need to get chancel repair liability insurance?
If you're buying a property using a mortgage, your lender invariably expects you to take out chancel repair liability insurance or to buy a search which reveals whether there is a chancel liability for your property.
Both the insurance and the search mentioned perform the same task: protecting you from having a liability to contribute towards the repair of the local church roof.
This is likely to strike people previously unaware of this. A very odd but well-publicised case in recent years involved a home buyer receiving a demand for almost £100,000. The purchaser contested the sum and ended up being billed for £350,000 when legal costs were added.
The chance of this happening has resulted in mortgage lenders insisting that purchasers take action to ward off chancel repair claims. It is also a good reason for cash buyers to consider taking protective action.
