Greater Manchester - It's not just what you know, it's who you know. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Greater Manchester contacts. Issues frequently arising in the region are also taken into consideration, thanks to this local expertise.

We have assisted home movers throughout Greater Manchester, including Conveyancing in BL1, BL4, BL8, BL9, M4, OL2, OL4, SK1, SK3, WN2.

Local issues considered by Greater Manchester Conveyancing Solicitors:

Listed Buildings Issues

Special planning consent must be obtained for alterations, extensions or demolition of a listed building. Examples of particular construction techniques, including innovative design, may qualify a building to be listed. Maintenance of listed buildings may require more costly materials.

Flood Risk in Greater Manchester

During the conveyancing process, your conveyancing solicitor can undertake a flood risk assessment. Rising groundwater, poor drainage systems, and surface water from heavy rainfall are all less-predictable sources of flooding. There are a number of factors and technical issues to consider during a flood risk assessment in Greater Manchester. In addition, property buyers should be aware that flooding in previous years may not only impact insurance premiums. There may be unseen water damage which only a comprehensive survey would reveal. Recent flood assessments in the area:

• Areas at risk include the area from Roch Valley Way to Yorkshire St and Albert Royds St. Including the Sewage works, Corporation Rd, Norman rd, Bridgefield St, The Asda Store, The Esplanade, South Parade, the Bus Station, Entwisle Rd and Belfield Rd. - No warnings
• Properties at East Didsbury from Millgate Lane to Kingsway including Parrs Wood Road, Mellington drive and surrounding properties. Millgate Farm, Old Bedians sports centre and playing fields. Some properties on Merston drive. - No warnings
• Areas at risk include properties on and around The Avenue to Peregrine Drive and adjacent roads. This includes properties on and around Riversmeade, Elmridge, Platt Fold Road, Sevenoaks, Greenways, South Court, Linnet Drive, Redpol Avenue - No warnings

Source: Environment Agency. For active flood risk warnings, contact the agency direct.

Do you know if your Greater Manchester new home purchase is designated as in at risk conservation area?

Are you thinking of purchasing a home in a Greater Manchester conservation area? Conservation areas are designated by Local Authorities to preside over change in areas that people want to preserve the character of. Living in a designated conservaion area can add a significant amount to the value of your home. Unfortunately however, many are not being properly managed e.g. traffic calming and traffic management signs, seleeping policeman etc

The following conservation areas are reported as at risk:

• Stalybridge Town Centre - very bad, medium vulnerability and deteriorating.