Conveyancing Solicitors in Telford.

Once a sale is agreed on the property, a number of checks will need to take place before it can proceed. These include confirming the identities and addresses of both the buyer and seller, as well as ensuring the funds are available for the purchase.

Key information about the property will also be gathered and it is at this stage the survey and local searches will be carried out. Any issues that may arise as a result will then need to be resolved before contracts are prepared, checked and ready to be exchanged.

Once the contracts have been prepared, drafted and thoroughly checked, a date for exchange will need to be agreed. We will arrange for you to sign your contract and will coordinate the exchange so that the sale becomes legally binding.

This is the day when everything is finalised and the sale goes through. It typically takes place two weeks after the date of exchange to allow time for all the final paperwork to be prepared and completed and for the funds to be made available for the property purchase. Once all payments for the property and fees have been made the sale is complete and the new owner will be registered with the Land Registry.

Telford is widely regarded as one of the best places to live in Shropshire thanks to its excellent amenities and facilities, easy access to some of the country’s most beautiful countryside and its close proximity to Birmingham.

It is a popular choice amongst commuters wanting to live a little further out of the city and there is plenty for families to do here as well.

The award-winning Telford Town Park provides 450 acres of open, green space and it is always a hive of activity. Popular amongst young and old alike, it features nature trails, play areas, mini golf, high ropes and a regular programme of events.

The Telford Carnival is a major annual event held in the town each summer, bringing the streets to life with its parade, live music, and food and drink stalls creating a colourful, vibrant and extravagant celebration.

In recent years, the town has benefitted from multimillion pound investment, completely rejuvenating the local retail and leisure facilities including The Telford Centre, which is the largest shopping mall in Shropshire. There are 175 stores offering retail therapy and cafes in abundance on this 25 acre site and welcoming an average of 300,000 visitors through its doors every week. Southwater Leisure Hub was also created as part of Telford’s extensive regeneration and is another welcome addition to the town featuring bars, restaurants, a cinema complex, ice-rink, a community library and local art.

Telford is very much a town for the twenty-first century but it also fully embraces the industrial history of the local area. Telford Steam Railway is one such attraction along with the nearby Ironbridge Gorge. Located just five miles south of Telford town centre, it is the birthplace of the industrial revolution and is one of the UK’s most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with more than 545,000 visitors flocking here each year to see a bygone era brought to life.

Telford is well served by a high number of good and outstanding schools for pupils aged between four and 18 years old.

There are numerous primary schools, including St Lawrence’s C of E Primary School, Muxton Primary School and High Ercall Primary School, all of which have excellent reputations and high standards of achievement.

Secondary school places are also in plentiful supply at Telford Park School, The Telford Langley School, Telford Priory School and Thomas Telford School, which is rated outstanding by Ofsted. This City Technology College educates students aged 11 – 18 offering a broad curriculum with a specific emphasis on maths, science, business education and technology. It is consistently ranked as one of the top performing state schools in the country and also has a long tradition of sporting achievement and outstanding performing arts provision.

Telford is extremely well-connected to road and rail networks.

The M54 links Shropshire to the M6, while there is a network of major roads including A49, A41 and A5 also serving the county.

Telford is only a 45-minute drive from Birmingham, and subsequently Birmingham Airport, with Manchester Airport also easily accessible by car and train.

Telford Central is the town’s railway station, approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Direct trains to London Euston operate twice a day from here with frequent services to Birmingham.

The wide variety of housing stock in and around Telford is a real positive for anyone looking to purchase a property in the town. From small flats and bungalows to family homes and large period properties, there is something for everyone.

The average price for property in Telford currently stands at £173,759 according to Zoopla (October 2020) with flats selling for an average of £99,276 and terraced houses for £120, 219. At the upper end of the market, £750,000 will buy you a large feature property with gardens and stunning views over the nearby countryside.

House prices in Shropshire are generally good value for money, so it is no surprise that there is a surge in interest here as more and more people discover the benefits of living and working in the area.

Due to its central location, its accessibility to Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond, Telford is a popular hub for businesses of all sizes. It is home to The International Centre, one of the largest exhibition and conference centres in the UK, along with companies such as Caterpillar, Culina and Muller, which all have major operations nearby. Telford has a strong manufacturing, engineering and agricultural history, which prevails today, while the high number of digital and technology companies based here has led to the town being termed the ‘silicon suburb’.