Located in the north-west of England, Cheshire is a mixture of natural landscapes and rural settings, industrial history and everything in between, offering a wide variety of different properties for the prospective buyer, while being a market in demand if you are planning to sell. So, whether you are looking to buy a terraced property in the market town of Macclesfield, purchasing a lease on a flat in the largest town in the county, Warrington, or simply looking to take some of the equity out of your bungalow in the county town of Chester, Homeward Legal's team of expert conveyancers are waiting to guide you through the legal process.
You'll be assigned a conveyancer solicitor who has the knowledge and experience of Cheshire and its housing market and who will use their skills to define and overcome how the property you are wanting to sell, buy or remortgage is affected by the common legal issues, so that you can be assured of a high-quality service that comes at a value-for-money price.
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Why choose Homeward Legal for your conveyancing in Cheshire
We've established an excellent reputation you can trust and helped over 30,000 customers in the past 13 years.
Our residential conveyancing solicitors are regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
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Current market trends in Cheshire
You've decided to buy a property in Chester and it's important to know everything you can about the area, the local authority requirements and the specifics that might affect the purchase or your enjoyment of the home once you're in it. Therefore, you can be assured that the Homeward Legal conveyancing team fully understands your needs, whether you're considering the multi-cultural vibrancy of Warrington, the proximity to the city centre that a home in Widnes will afford, or the sporting hub of rugby that is St. Helens.
- Average property price: £280,000 (all property types)
- Most active areas: Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Knutsford, and Crewe
- Typical conveyancing timeframe: 8-12 weeks for standard transactions
- Annual price growth: +7.5% year-on-year
Sources: Rightmove, Zoopla, Land Registry, Homeward Legal internal data
updated may 2025
Essential local searches for Cheshire properties
Purchasing property in Cheshire requires specialised searches due to the county's extensive salt mining heritage and brine pumping history. Our experienced conveyancers conduct thorough investigations covering:
Local authority searches
Cheshire's unitary authorities handle planning applications, building control, and local land charges across distinct areas with different policies and procedures. These searches reveal planning permissions, conservation area controls, listed building restrictions, and development constraints specific to your property's location.
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Mining searches
Mandatory for properties within the Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation District, covering areas affected by historic salt extraction and brine pumping. These specialist searches assess subsidence risks from underground salt dissolution, identify consultation areas requiring special foundation designs, and check compensation eligibility for future damage claims.
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Environmental searches
Important across Cheshire due to potential contamination from historic industrial activities, salt processing, and chemical manufacturing heritage. These searches identify soil and groundwater contamination risks that could affect your property's safety and development potential.
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Flood risk searches
Essential for many Cheshire properties due to the county's river systems and surface water flooding risks. Cheshire East and West councils have comprehensive flood risk management strategies addressing both river flooding and surface water issues across the area.
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Heritage and conservation considerations
Cheshire contains numerous historic market towns, conservation areas, and listed buildings requiring careful assessment of development restrictions and conservation controls that may affect your future property plans.
Location resources for Cheshire property transactions
Online tools for researching Cheshire properties, planning history, and local considerations.
- Cheshire East Council planning portal - Search planning applications and decisions in Cheshire East areas
- Cheshire West and Chester Council planning portal - Search planning applications and decisions in Cheshire West and Chester areas
- Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board - Check brine subsidence risks and compensation claims in Cheshire
- Land Registry price paid data - Search actual property sale prices across Cheshire
- Environment Agency flood risk maps - Check flood risk for properties near River Dee, Mersey and Weaver
Our conveyancing services in Cheshire
From purchase to remortgage - we handle it all
Buying a property in Cheshire
Legal fees starting from £564(inc. VAT)
- Cheshire local authority liaison - Comprehensive searches with relevant Cheshire council's specific planning and development requirements
- Planning permissions verification - Confirming development rights and planning restrictions for your Cheshire property
- Local authority searches - Essential investigations covering environmental factors and development history
- Environmental search coordination - Managing contamination assessments and flood risk evaluations where relevant
Your Cheshire conveyancing solicitor handles planning compliance, environmental searches, and local authority requirements.
Learn more about buying a property Or get an instant quote ->Selling a property in Cheshire
Legal fees starting from £552(inc. VAT)
- Property enquiry responses - Comprehensive answers to buyer solicitor questions about development considerations and local factors
- Planning documentation - Providing development history and planning compliance for buyer enquiries
- Environmental documentation - Contamination reports and environmental certificates where relevant
- Legal documentation - Comprehensive contract preparation and property information compilation for smooth Cheshire sales
Your Cheshire conveyancing solicitor manages planning certificates, environmental documentation, and local authority requirements.
Learn more about selling a property Or get an instant quote ->Buying and selling a property in Cheshire
Legal fees starting from £1024(inc. VAT)
- Chain coordination - Managing your sale and purchase transactions with careful Cheshire market timing
- Cheshire council experience - Handling council requirements for planning permissions and development compliance
- Environmental search coordination - Managing contamination and flood risk assessments where relevant
- Planning documentation - Coordinating development history and planning compliance across transactions
Your Cheshire conveyancing solicitor coordinates transactions with planning and environmental expertise.
Learn more about buying and selling a property Or get an instant quote ->Remortgaging a property in Cheshire
Legal fees starting from £283(inc. VAT)
- Legal documentation compilation - Gathering all required property certificates and legal papers for mortgage applications
- Property verification - Confirming existing certificates and legal papers meet new lender requirements
- Lender coordination - Efficient liaison between existing and new mortgage providers for settlement requirements
- Mortgage discharge preparation - Arranging settlement of existing mortgage and managing fund transfers
- Land Registry updates - Updating records with new mortgage details and finalising registration
- Legal completion - Finalising the remortgage process and ensuring smooth completion
Your Cheshire conveyancing solicitor handles lender coordination and legal documentation for seamless remortgage completion.
Learn more about remortgaging Or get an instant quote ->Transfer of equity in Cheshire
Legal fees starting from £312(inc. VAT)
- Property documentation compilation - Gathering all required certificates and legal papers for property transfers
- Family coordination - Managing sensitive transfers for divorce, inheritance, or family planning requirements
- Title verification - Confirming ownership rights and restrictions for smooth equity transfer completion
- Deed preparation - Preparing transfer deeds and legal documentation for ownership changes
- Stamp duty management - Calculating and arranging stamp duty payments where applicable
- Land Registry completion - Updating ownership records with new details and finalising registration
Your Cheshire conveyancing solicitor manages legal documentation requirements for efficient transfer completion.
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Cheshire area property guide
Understanding Cheshire's diverse neighborhoods
Ellesmere Port
The estuary town of Ellesmere Port, sitting at the mouth of the famous River Mersey to the west of Cheshire, is a bustling industrial town that is best known for its oil refining and chemical businesses, as well as construction of cars. Of course, you'll want to know that such an industrial past and present doesn't impact your enjoyment of the new home, so your Homeward Legal conveyancing solicitor will carry out checks for ground contamination and air pollution as a critical search.
Knutsford
To the east of the county of Cheshire, Knutsford balances the beauty of its rural location with the bustling liveliness that is a great place for people to visit, with its views, independent shops, variety of eateries and watering holes, as well as being a great base for visiting Tatton Park. With its town centre being a conservation area, you'll want to know of the existence of any covenants and planning constraints that might exist affecting the property you're interested in.
Runcorn
One of the oldest towns in Cheshire, Runcorn was designated as a new town in the early sixties and has since expanded considerably. Being a port town on the south bank of the Mersey, with its impressive Silver Jubilee Bridge spanning the river, it is a hive of activity and a fine location to live to reduce the daily commute. Your conveyancing solicitor will be checking what infrastructure projects might have been agreed to cope with the demand of managing the cargo.
Did you know?
Jodrell Bank in the east of Cheshire is famous for the work it has done to uncover what is happening in the universe beyond our tiny planet, and it possesses the third largest movable telescope in the world today. Its place in history has been assured in the fictional world, too, as it is mentioned several times in Doctor Who stories (indeed Tom Baker was planned to metamorphose into Peter Davison, but filming was moved elsewhere) and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
The Cheshire Cat, from Lewis Carol's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland where it is depicted as being somewhat mischievous, has a long local history. It's not known where “grinning like a Cheshire cat” comes from but it predates Carroll's story by at least a century or so. The most accepted origin of the term comes from the Cheshire dairy farms where cats were very happy because of their access to quantities of milk and cream.
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Frequently asked questions about conveyancing in Cheshire
What makes conveyancing in Cheshire different from other areas?
Cheshire combines rural countryside, market towns, and proximity to Manchester and Liverpool. Our conveyancers understand the county's diverse local authorities including Cheshire East and Cheshire West councils, Green Belt restrictions, and the prevalence of period properties requiring specialist consideration. We're experienced with rural access rights and agricultural land considerations.
How long does conveyancing take in Cheshire?
While the UK average is 8-12 weeks, we'll provide realistic timescales based on your property type and location. Properties requiring specialist salt mining searches may need additional time, while transactions in established areas often progress smoothly. We keep you informed throughout the process.
How much does conveyancing cost in Cheshire?
Our conveyancing legal fees in Cheshire start from £564 for a standard purchase transaction. Rural properties may require additional searches for access rights, agricultural restrictions, or environmental considerations, which we'll outline transparently. Our Fixed Legal Fee guarantee ensures no unexpected costs during your transaction.
Do I need to visit your offices for Cheshire conveyancing?
No, our online conveyancing service is ideal for Cheshire's mix of urban and rural properties. Our solicitors understand the county's diverse property landscape, from executive homes in Wilmslow to rural cottages, providing expert guidance regardless of location while managing everything remotely.
Are there Green Belt restrictions affecting Cheshire properties?
Much of Cheshire falls within Green Belt designation, particularly around the major urban areas. This affects development potential and can impact property values. Our conveyancers investigate any Green Belt restrictions, permitted development rights, and planning constraints that might affect your intended use of the property.
What should I know about equestrian properties in Cheshire?
Cheshire is renowned for its equestrian heritage, with many properties featuring stables, paddocks, and riding facilities. These properties may have specific planning considerations, agricultural ties, or British Horse Society access requirements. Our team has experience with equestrian property transactions and advises on all relevant considerations and potential restrictions.
