Shropshire is a pretty, ceremonial county that lies on the border with Wales to the west. It is mainly rural with stunning views from the Long Mynd and the Shropshire Hills, and it has a long history in the food industry and is now home to a growing technological industry. Whether you are planning on buying a bungalow in Annscroft, maybe you want to remortgage your semi-detached home in Stoke Heath, or you want to sell a terraced home in the picturesque environment of Ironbridge, Homeward Legal's team of expert conveyancers are waiting to help and guide you through the process.
With our experience and knowledge of the housing market in Shropshire and how your purchase, sale or equity release are affected by the common (and the not-so-common) legal issues that arise, you can be assured of a top quality service at a value-for-money fee.
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Why choose Homeward Legal for your conveyancing in Shropshire
We've established an excellent reputation you can trust and helped over 30,000 customers in the past 13 years.
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Current market trends in Shropshire
You've decided to buy your next home somewhere in Shropshire, so you'll want to find out everything you can about the area and how the specifics of purchasing here might affect your transaction. Therefore, if you're considering taking advantage of the rural style that Market Drayton has to offer, or you like the history and legends of King Arthur at Hawkstone, or maybe you like the mixture of Welsh and English cultures that can be found in Oswestry, the conveyancing team at Homeward Legal fully understands your needs and will be able to guide you through every step with the minimum of fuss.
- Average Property Price: £282,000-£313,000 (all property types)
- Most Active Areas: Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley, Church Stretton, Bayston Hill & Atcham
- Typical Conveyancing Timeframe: 8 -12 weeks for standard transactions
- Annual Price Growth: +3.0% to +9.4% year-on-year (varies by property type and location)
Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Rightmove, Homeward Legal internal data
Updated June 2025
Essential local searches for Shropshire properties
When buying property in Shropshire, specific local searches are crucial due to the area's rich industrial heritage, mining history, and varied topography. Our conveyancers conduct comprehensive investigations including:
Local Authority Searches
Shropshire Council maintains the local land charges register and handles planning permissions, building regulations, conservation area controls, and development restrictions that might affect your property.
These searches reveal planning permissions, building regulations compliance, conservation area restrictions, and development plans. The area has active regeneration schemes and heritage protection measures that could impact future development potential.
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Environmental Searches
Critical in Shropshire due to its significant industrial heritage, including former mining activities, manufacturing sites, and potential contaminated land from historical industrial processes.
Environmental searches identify contamination risks from former industrial activities, air quality concerns, and ground stability issues. These are particularly important given Shropshire's extensive mining history from the Roman period through to the mid-20th century.
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Water and Drainage Searches
Essential for Shropshire properties due to the River Severn and its tributaries. Our searches assess flood risk, drainage systems, and water supply infrastructure, particularly important in areas like Shrewsbury and surrounding valleys.
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Coal Mining Searches
Shropshire has an extensive mining heritage spanning from Roman times to the mid-20th century. Properties may be at risk of subsidence due to unstable ground from historical mining activities.
Our comprehensive searches assess mining risk and identify any potential ground stability issues that could affect your property investment.
Location resources for Shropshire property transactions
Online tools for researching Shropshire properties, planning history, and local considerations.
- Shropshire Council Planning Register - Search planning applications and building regulations in Shropshire
- Land Registry Price Paid Data - Search property sale prices and ownership records
- Check Long Term Flood Risk - Check flood risk levels for properties near River Severn and other watercourses
- Coal Authority Interactive Map - Check if properties are in former coal mining areas
Our conveyancing services in Shropshire
From purchase to remortgage - we handle it all
Buying a property in Shropshire
Legal fees starting from £564(inc. VAT)
- Shropshire local authority liaison - Comprehensive searches with relevant Shropshire council's specific planning and development requirements
- Planning permissions verification - Confirming development rights and planning restrictions for your Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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 Shropshire
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 Shropshire sales
Your Shropshire 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 Shropshire
Legal fees starting from £1024(inc. VAT)
- Chain coordination - Managing your sale and purchase transactions with careful Shropshire market timing
- Shropshire 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 Shropshire conveyancing solicitor coordinates transactions with planning and environmental expertise.
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Remortgaging in Shropshire
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 Shropshire 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 Shropshire
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 Shropshire conveyancing solicitor manages legal documentation requirements for efficient transfer completion.
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Shropshire area property guide
Understanding Shropshire's diverse neighborhoods
Ludlow
The historic town of Ludlow can be traced back to prehistoric times and is the proud location of almost 500 listed buildings and several conservation areas. If your planned purchase is in one of these conservation areas, your conveyancing solicitor will verify the position in their Local Authority Searches, establishing what restrictions and covenants might exist affecting your plans.
Bridgnorth
A lovely, popular market town, Bridgnorth is located on the banks of the River Severn. It is important to understand what the history of flooding is in the area, particularly if there is anything specific to the location of the property you plan to buy, so that you know what you are undertaking. Your conveyancing solicitor may also suggest taking out a more detailed Flood Report as a disbursement (a third-party cost) if the situation and information from the searches demands it.
Telford
Known as the “birthplace of industry”, Telford is a new town with great access to road and rail networks, including the M54 motorway. Because of the traffic and the industry in the area, your conveyancing solicitor will investigate the latest air quality and pollution measures taken by the local authority so that you may make an informed choice.
Did you know?
Shropshire is the location of the world's first “skyscraper”, a term that might seem unlikely given the modern architecture in cities throughout the world. But the iron-framed Ditherington Flax Mill, constructed in the late eighteenth century and now a listed building, the design was a proof-of-concept that has been followed by architects of ever-higher structures since.
Shropshire is also the proud home to the modern Olympics movement. Much Wenlock (the name given to one of the mascots for the 2012 London Olympics - the other was Mandeville, after the hospital in Stoke Mandeville) was the venue for the first of these games in 1850, which were started to improve the physical and mental well-being of the residents, an idea that inspired Pierre de Coubertin (the father of the modern Olympics).
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Frequently asked questions about conveyancing in Shropshire
What makes conveyancing in Shropshire different from other areas?
Shropshire combines market towns, rural properties, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our conveyancers understand Shropshire Council policies, conservation considerations in historic towns like Shrewsbury, and rural property challenges including access rights and agricultural ties. We're experienced with listed buildings and properties in sensitive landscapes.
How long does conveyancing take in Shropshire?
Conveyancing in Shropshire typically takes 8-12 weeks, though rural properties may require additional time for access investigations and utility connections. Listed buildings and properties in conservation areas may need heritage assessments. Our experienced team efficiently manages these Shropshire-specific requirements.
How much does conveyancing cost in Shropshire?
Conveyancing costs in Shropshire start from £564 for standard purchases. 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 Shropshire conveyancing?
No, you don't need to visit offices for Shropshire conveyancing. Our online conveyancing service is ideal for Shropshire's mix of market towns and rural properties. Our solicitors understand the county's diverse property landscape, from period homes in Ludlow to rural cottages in the Welsh borders.
Are there landscape protection restrictions in Shropshire?
Much of Shropshire falls within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or has landscape protection, affecting development potential. Properties may face planning restrictions on alterations, extensions, or change of use. Our conveyancers investigate all relevant designations and advise on permitted development rights and planning considerations.
What should I know about agricultural properties in Shropshire?
Shropshire has many properties with agricultural ties, equestrian facilities, or farmland. These may have restrictions on occupancy, planning constraints, or rights of way affecting the property. Our team has experience with agricultural property transactions and ensures all relevant considerations, including potential inheritance tax implications, are properly investigated.
