Residential Property Solicitors

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At Butcher & Barlow, we understand that the process of buying and selling property can be daunting. There are so many people involved – solicitors, estate agents, mortgage brokers, valuers, mortgage lenders, surveyors, the list goes on – and you may not know who to talk to about what. There are many important decisions to make, and a fair few hoops to jump through. But don’t worry, Butcher & Barlow will be there to share the load and help you navigate the process.

Our experienced team will be your first port of call throughout the conveyancing process. Communication and personal service are important to us. We will be open and honest, and we will be on hand, keeping you informed and updated throughout your transaction.

Butcher & Barlow hold the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation (CQS). This mark demonstrates that we have the skill and expertise to provide quality residential advice. It also means that we are accepted on to the panels of all the major lenders. So that should mean no additional third party solicitor costs when it comes to any aspect of your property sale or purchase. Butcher & Barlow are committed to price transparency. We will provide you with a full cost estimate at the outset, with no hidden fees. Our fees only change if your instructions change.

With offices located throughout Cheshire, Manchester, and across the North West, you can be assured that we will provide unrivaled local knowledge regardless of where in the region you are buying.

What is Residential Property?

At Butcher & Barlow, we will always try to speak your language but occasionally we have to use legal terms. Our Glossary will help you understand those phrases that may seem a little alien to you.

If you would like to obtain a no obligation quote, or you have any questions regarding the process, please get in touch with any member of our team. Alternatively, complete our Enquiry form by clicking the link and we will call you back as soon as possible.

How can we help you?

Sales:

At Butcher & Barlow we have a wealth of experience in dealing with various types of sale transactions of both registered and unregistered property and land titles.

Whether you are an individual or a company and whether you are selling a single property or multiple properties, a our dedicated Residential Conveyancing Team will be able to handle your transaction from start to finish.

Whether your sale involves a freehold or leasehold house, a flat, a shared ownership lease, a sale of land or the sale of part of a title only then we have the expertise to assist you.

You can read about the sales process and the likely timescales in our handy downloads section below and how our fees are calculated here.

Purchases:

Whether you are an individual or a company, whether you are purchasing a single property or multiple properties a member of our dedicated and experienced Residential Property Team will be able to handle your transaction from start to finish. Whether you are a first time buyers or a property investor, we will discuss with you each step in the process to ensure you make informed decisions.

Whether your purchase involves a freehold or leasehold house, a flat, a new build or converted property, a shared ownership lease, a right to buy, a help to buy, a purchase of land or the purchase of part of a title only then we have the expertise to assist you and get you moving.

You can read about the sales process and the likely timescales in our handy downloads section below and how our fees are calculated here.

Remortgages:

Whether you are remortgaging to secure a better rate of borrowing, or to release equity in the property, changing to a buy-to -let mortgage, or mortgaging a currently unmortgaged property, our Team can assist to you through the process from start to finish.

Butcher & Barlow is a member of all major mortgage lenders approved panels ensuring a swift and efficient transaction. We have string working relationships with local mortgage brokers and financial advisers with lines of communication remain firmly open to ensure the mortgage proceeds smoothly and quickly.

You can read about the sales process and the likely timescales in our handy downloads section below and how our fees are calculated here

Transfers of equity:

It may sometimes be necessary to change the ownership of your property, for example, adding or removing someone to or from the title deeds. This may be following a separation, divorce, or in the case of cohabitation. To do this you will need to enter into a transfer of equity, our team will advise you and prepare the transfer of equity for you.

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Residential Property Insights

24th Aug 2023
By Michael Bracegirdle,

What our clients say about our Residential Property Service

I instructed Butcher & Barlow to sell my property and have to say, the service they gave me was outstanding. What should have been a simple transaction, proved to be really difficult due to the buyer's solicitor. This was no reflection on Butcher & Barlow at all. They kept me informed on progress and responded to all of my questions when I asked them. Ella Woodier was my main contact. I found her to be polite, helpful and understanding of my frustrations. I will certainly use Butcher & Barlow again for my future purchases and sales.

Great work on selling our home. Thanks to Ella Woodier for helping us sell our house. It's much appreciated.

Efficient service. Rachel provided an efficient service at every stage of the process for us during our house sale. She kept us in touch with developments. Her emails were clear and polite, and the information was always accurate.

A breath of fresh air! Rachel did the conveyancing for us on a property we sold. Dealing with Rachel was a breath of fresh air compared to other solicitors we've used in the past. She is responsive to messages and does what she says she is going to do without being chased. She is friendly and approachable whilst dealing with us in a professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Rachel.

Butcher & Barlow Solicitors in Sandbach, South Cheshire have recently dealt with both the Conveyancing and assisted with the administration of my mother's estate. I could not recommend them highly enough. They have kept me updated throughout the process and have been extremely helpful. Particularly, the work of Amanda O'Hare and Samuel Dale has been exemplary. I would like to extend my thanks to them both. Anyone requiring a reputable and professional solicitors could not find a better Firm than Butcher & Barlow.

Excellent service from Paula, Abbie and Emily at all stages of the sale of my property. The staff on reception are so helpful and friendly. It has been my absolute pleasure to deal with them all. I will strongly recommend anyone selling or buying a property in the future to use them.

I have been delighted with your service. Ella Woodier dealt with the sale of our property and has been fabulous.

Many thanks to Matthew Watson who dealt with the purchase of our house in Cornwall and various complications involved. Friendly, cheerful and professional. He also knew well the area we were moving to which was an added bonus! Thanks Matthew.

I found your approach to be so professional. The law can be a very confusing matter to a layman but the way you explained what was happening and the information you needed was clear. To begin with, matters are so worrying for people, but again, your reassurance to the family helped them through the worst time of their life.

I found our experience with Butcher & Barlow to be exceptional. It was a particularly difficult sale and purchase, with numerous delays caused by the other parties. We were kept informed and had full trust that all was being done to proceed. It was always actioned both efficiently and to an extremely high standard. Abbie was on hand to offer sound, clear advice, which we greatly appreciated. The knowledge level demonstrated whilst navigating a few difficult issues could not be faulted. All handled with professionalism and a keen eye for detail. We are indebted to our Solicitor Abbie for all the work getting us into our new home.