Practice area
Property & Conveyancing
Whether you are buying your first home, expanding a property portfolio or negotiating a commercial lease, our property team will guide you through every stage with clarity and discretion. We pride ourselves on responsive communication and transparent pricing.
Property transactions move quickly and the legal work can feel opaque. We act as a single point of contact, chasing searches, replies to enquiries and mortgage offers proactively rather than waiting to be chased — keeping every party in the chain informed and on track to exchange and complete on time.
On residential matters we handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, buy-to-let acquisitions and Help to Buy / shared ownership transactions. On commercial matters we advise on freehold acquisitions, new leases, lease renewals, assignments and licences to alter.
We are conversant with Land Registry practice, SDLT (and the additional 3% surcharge), CIL liabilities, leasehold reform and the practical issues that arise on Manchester city-centre apartments, suburban housing and commercial premises across the North West.
How we can help
- Residential sales and purchases
- Re-mortgages and transfers of equity
- Buy-to-let and portfolio acquisitions
- Commercial lease negotiations
- Commercial property purchases and sales
- Landlord and tenant matters
- Property development and finance
Our process
- 1
Quote & onboarding
A clear written quote covering our fees, searches, Land Registry fees and SDLT, plus quick AML onboarding so we can get straight to work.
- 2
Title & searches
Investigation of title, raising and reviewing pre-contract enquiries and ordering local authority, water, drainage and environmental searches.
- 3
Exchange
Reporting to you in plain English on the contract, mortgage offer and replies to enquiries, ready to exchange contracts and fix a completion date.
- 4
Completion
Moving funds, completing the transaction, dealing with SDLT and registering you as the legal owner at HM Land Registry.
Discuss your matter in confidence
Every case starts with a conversation. Speak directly with one of our solicitors and we will explain the options available to you.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a typical conveyancing transaction take?
- A standard freehold purchase usually takes 8–12 weeks from instruction to completion, though leasehold and chain-dependent transactions can take longer. We keep you informed at every stage.
- Will I receive a fixed fee quote?
- Yes. We provide a clear, itemised quote covering our fees, disbursements and any third-party costs before you instruct us, so there are no unwelcome surprises.
- Do you act on commercial leases?
- Yes — we advise both landlords and tenants on new leases, renewals, assignments and lease variations across retail, office and industrial properties.
Have a different question? Contact our team for confidential advice tailored to your circumstances.