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Property Conveyancing Solicitors in Runcorn

If you’re looking to buy or sell a property in Runcorn, you need the assistance of conveyancing specialists who understand the conveyancing process and appreciate the unique nature of the local property market.

You need PSR Solicitors - the residential conveyancing experts in Runcorn.

At PSR Solicitors, our team of fully qualified conveyancing solicitors not only have the legal expertise to be able to advise on the technical aspects of your property transaction, but we also possess a deep understanding of the Runcorn area. This knowledge becomes invaluable when helping clients to make decisions, negotiating and uncovering information that might affect your property.

PSR Solicitors is proud to have over 10 years’ experience supporting people move home in Runcorn and Widnes. In that time we have become one of the largest residential conveyancing practices in Cheshire and North Wales, offering us a wealth of experience and conveyancing expertise to draw on when the need arises.

Our residential and commercial fixed fee conveyancing practice has been awarded multiple accreditations from the Law Society, including the LEXCEL accreditation for our outstanding client service and the Conveyancing Quality Standard for our proficiency in residential conveyancing.

The Conveyancing Quality Standard not only offers you the peace of mind that we have the legal expertise you need, but it also helps establish our credibility in the market, allowing us to operate with the utmost efficiency when dealing with key stakeholders such as estate agents, lenders, regulators, and insurers.

So, if you are looking to buy or sell a property in Runcorn, call PSR Solicitors and let us help make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

 

Our 'No Move No Fee' Promise

  • No legal fees to pay if your move falls through for any reason
  • No hidden extras
  • Deal with the same qualified solicitor
  • We don't pay referral fees to estate agents
  • We are local solicitors
Law Society Accredited - Conveyancing Quality
Law Society Accredited - Practice Management Standard
Law Society Accredited  Conveyancing Solicitors

Our Property Legal Services for Runcorn

For over a decade PSR Solicitors have been providing residential conveyancing services to the people of Runcorn. It is this experience that enables us to remain calm and professional in all circumstances. As you will know if you have previously entered the housing market, unforeseen issues can arise from time to time, and you need a conveyancing specialist with the experience and expertise to respond accordingly.

Our knowledge and skill across the full range of residential conveyancing, such as drafting documents, advising, negotiating, and dealing with the land registry, allows you to relax, safe in the knowledge that your legal rights will be fully secured.

Our residential conveyancing experience means that we are the local experts you can depend upon when it comes to buying or selling your home. And our expertise is not limited to just residential conveyancing; we also have a wealth of experience advising on all areas of property law, including:

  • Commercial property conveyancing
  • Buy To Let
  • Managing the transfer of funds
  • Leases
  • Remortgages
  • Shared ownership
  • Right to buy
  • Land sales

Whatever your property plans in Runcorn, PSR Solicitors' team of Runcorn Conveyancing Solicitors are perfectly placed to advise you. So, contact us today to discuss your plans.

Fixed Fee Conveyancing Services starting from £399

Whilst the service you receive is important, you also need to feel that the cost represents market-leading value for money.

At PSR Solicitors our fixed fee property sale conveyancing services starting from £399 (dependent on the value of the property) +VAT (and disbursements), meaning that you know exactly what the costs will be from the start and there are no hidden fees to worry about.

In addition, we operate on a ‘No Move No Fee’ basis, meaning that in the unlikely event your sale does not complete, there are no legal fees to pay.

Your Key Contacts for Residential Conveyancing in Runcorn

PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in residential property matters and conveyancing in North Wales & Cheshire.

Toni Jones

Conveyancer

I am the Lead Conveyancer in our Ellesmere Port office. With over 20 years' experience in all areas of residential conveyancing, my aim is to make the process of buying or selling your home as stress free as possible by keeping you informed at every stage of your transaction.
OUR CONVEYANCING TEAM

Bronwen Lloyd-Roberts LLB (Hons)

Solicitor - Deputy Head of Conveyancing

Donna Lloyd

Conveyancer

Charlene Parker LLB (Hons)

Conveyancer

Toni Jones

Conveyancer

Accredited Residential Property Experts

To ensure you receive the optimum standard of service, PSR Solicitors will assign you one of our fully qualified, highly adept Conveyancing Solicitors to be your dedicated contact. In this way, you have the peace of mind of knowing you have someone you know and trust available to you at all times.

We are proud of our reputation for exceptional client service, and our responsiveness is a fundamental part of our commitment to you. By allocating you your own conveyancing solicitor as your dedicated point of contact, you can feel confident knowing that when you do call them, they will be fully up to speed with all the latest developments regarding your property transaction.

We are also committed to excellence. Our conveyancing practice has been awarded the Conveyancing Quality Standard by the Law Society, a best practice quality benchmark that recognises our proficiency in residential conveyancing. We have also been awarded the LEXCEL accreditation, the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for client care, compliance, and practice management. This recognition allows us to work with the utmost efficiency when dealing with lenders, regulators, and other stakeholders in the conveyancing process, streamlining the entire process.

At PSR Solicitors, we are also confident that you will enjoy our personalised, custom service. With one of the largest residential conveyancing practices in North Wales and Cheshire and with more than 10 years’ experience in Runcorn; whatever type of property you are considering, we have the experience to provide the expertly tailored advice you require.

The Runcorn Property Market

Runcorn is a town rich in history and heritage. Located on the southern bank of the River Mersey in the Borough of Halton in Cheshire, Runcorn offers superb transport links by both rail and road, with the M56 offering routes to both Manchester and Chester and Liverpool just 35 mins away, via the M62.

Runcorn has a wealth of interesting places to explore including Halton Castle, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, and Runcorn Hill Nature Reserve. There is also a wide range of sporting facilities in the area including 2 artificial ski slopes and an 18 hole golf course.

Runcorn boasts an exciting range of property types, including a wide range of detached and semi-detached properties, modern waterfront apartments, a good selection of terrace houses and a number of detached bungalows.

There are also a number of impressive, detached houses for sale in the neighbouring village of Sutton Weaver and a stunning Grade II listed Victorian Terrace in Halton Village.

Find out more about the Runcorn property market below.

Local House Price Trends in Runcorn

Based on figures taken over the last twelve months, the average price for a property in Runcorn stands at £182,973 (Mar 2023), which is an 8% increase on the previous year’s figure.

The most frequently transacted property type was terraced houses with a current average value in Runcorn of £126,906.

After terraced properties, semi-detached houses were the second most popular type of property sale, accounting for just over 30% of all sales, with an average value of £181,828. The 4 bedroom 16th century property in Halton Village is currently on the market for £550,000.

Detached properties accounted for a similar percentage of sales as terraced houses and had an average value of £304,253. The detached, 5 bedroom property in the Norton village is currently listed at £550,000.

There were relatively few flats sold in Runcorn in the last 12 months, but the figures suggest the average price for flats in the area is £81,958.

Highlights of the Runcorn Property Market

Education

There is a superb choice of schools in the Runcorn area, with 62 schools and colleges located within a short distance from the town centre.

There are 51 primary schools within 3 miles of Runcorn. Of the 51, 5 are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and a further 34 are rated as ‘Good’. All 51 of the schools are funded by the government, with 7 Academies, 40 Maintained schools and 4 Special Schools.

There are 14 secondary schools situated within 3 miles of Runcorn, 4 of which are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and a further 3 of which are rated as ‘Good’.

Runcorn has 10 schools and colleges offering education to children aged 16-18, 4 of which have an ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

Transport

Runcorn offers fantastic transport links via the national rail and motorway networks. It is also well connected to the Holyhead ferry port, with regular trains running from Runcorn East station.

With both the M56 and M62 in close proximity, the cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester are all within 45 minutes journey time from Runcorn, making it an ideal commuter town for anyone wanting to work in the North West. There is also good access to the M6 and the M53, opening up access to the Wirral.

Runcorn is served by two railway stations, Runcorn Station and Runcorn East.

Runcorn Station offers direct routes to London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street and Chester, as well as many stations along the way.

Runcorn East offers direct services to Holyhead, Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, and the Airport) and Chester.

Runcorn is also well served by local and national bus services.

Shopping and eating

Runcorn offers many of the retail names you’d expect to find in a town of its size. It also has a decent number of coffee shops, which seems to be obligatory in any town these days.

Runcorn’s ShoppingCity is a local shopping centre that offers all the essentials and ample free parking.

If you are looking for the latest designer brands, it’s probably going to require a trip to either Liverpool, Manchester, or Chester.

If you enjoy eating out, Runcorn has a good selection of restaurants offering cuisine from around the globe. Two of the most popular restaurants in the area are Melenio, offering a fantastic selection of freshly prepared Italian food and Atmoesphere, a highly regarded restaurant offering a wide range of healthy Middle Eastern food.

Leisure and Culture

Offering everything from museums and dry-slope skiing to nature reserves and historic buildings, Runcorn has no shortage of things to do and places to see.

If you and the family enjoy being outside, then Runcorn Ski Centre is the perfect way to spend a few hours. With equipment available for hire and skiing lessons starting from £15.00, it doesn’t need to cost the earth either.

For those that enjoy something a little more sedate, Halton Miniature Railway is not far from the ski slope and the mile-long track offers a relaxing way to spend time with the family.

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens is a hugely popular attraction in the area. With its 12th century ruins, interactive museum exhibits and stunning walled gardens, Norton Priory is a fantastic way to spend a day.

Offering everything from comedy gigs, plays and musicals, to pantos, music gigs and opera, The Brindley Theatre is an extremely popular destination for the people of Runcorn.

Nature and the Great Outdoors

Runcorn Hill Park Nature Reserve offers some lovely walks. Walk up to the top of the hill to see views over the Mersey and on a good day you can see Liverpool and, in the distance, Mount Snowdon.

Wigg Island Community Park and Nature Reserve, located between the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal, is also a lovely spot to go for a walk to see some of the abundant local birdlife.

Why Choose Our Expert Property Lawyers in Runcorn?

With offices throughout Cheshire, PSR Solicitors have an unrivalled knowledge of the local area.  Our thorough understanding of the property market, landscape and demographics, not only in Runcorn but throughout Cheshire and North Wales, enables us to provide you with the skills and expertise you should expect from your Runcorn Conveyancing Solicitor.

No Move No Fee

We operate on a strictly 'no move, no fee' basis, so should your house move fail to complete for any reason, there will be no legal fees for you to pay.

We are proud of our reputation as an approachable, dependable, and professional law firm and are thrilled that so many of our clients recommend us to family and friends.

For specialist legal advice, contact us today and speak to one of our Conveyancing Solicitors in Cheshire.    

            

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