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Residential Property Solicitors

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

Sometimes a property may be bought or sold at auction rather than privately or through an estate agent.  The procedure for both buyer and seller differs from that of a normal conveyancing transaction and we would recommend if you are thinking of selling or buying in this way you contact our team as soon as possible to discuss the process.

As a tenant you may have a right to purchase the freehold of your property or to extend your lease. Our team will advise you on all aspects of the process, from establishing if you qualify to dealing with the formal documentation.

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    What our clients say about our Residential Property Service

    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.

    Michael

    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.

    Mr T

    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.

    Jade

    House sale and new house purchase. Sold our Poynton house and purchased another through the Bramhall office. We were looked after by Ella Woodier on the sale and were treated with patience and professionalism throughout. Highly recommended and many thanks to you.

    Sally

    Abbie Pownall and Paula Rizzotti were amazing! We sold our house and bought our new house with the help of Abbie Pownall from Butcher & Barlow Solicitors. What can typically be a very stressful process ended up being very smooth thanks to the work of Abbie and her assistant, Paula. In particular, Abbie had to go above and beyond for us on our purchase as it ended up being much more complicated than originally expected with the land registry. Abbie explained everything clearly to us in a way that we could understand. We would use Abbie at Butcher & Barlow again and would recommend her to friends and family. Thank you so much. You’ve been a delight to work with.

    Mitchell

    Excellent Communications. Our contact at Butcher & Barlow was Ella Woodier. Due to the impact of the housing market, the sale of our house took a relatively long time. Ella was very supportive throughout this time. Due to medical reasons we had to move before the sale took place, Ella kept us informed of any problems and their solutions. When you are over 250 miles away such support is a big assistance. We have moved house a number of times and have never had such support and communications. Normally you are only contacted at the beginning and end of the sale. We can recommend her and Butcher & Barlow to anyone in need of a solicitor in this area.

    Malcolm

    Extremely knowledgeable, responsive and professional support with a tenant eviction process. Great communication throughout, clear pricing structure, and a successful outcome. Highly recommend.

    Beverley

    Best conveyancing solicitors we've ever used! Amanda and her colleagues Steph and Sarah have been brilliant throughout the whole process. From rapidly responding to enquiries, chasing the solicitors of our buyer and seller, and answering questions when we've had them, nothing has been too much trouble. When it came to exchanging and completing, Amanda made herself available on both days for regular updates and phone calls with ourselves, which is not something we have always experienced with conveyancing solicitors.

    Mr A

    Excellent legal advice given in a timely manner. Proactive, supportive and removed stress and worry at a difficult time. Thank You.

    Jane

    Recently worked with Ella for conveyancing and she was fantastic. Thank you Ella.

    Steve

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