Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Cheadle Hulme
Minahan Hirst is a long-established law firm with over four decades of experience serving clients in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, and across the North West. Our team of qualified solicitors specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, probate and estates administration, wills, lasting powers of attorney, and elderly client care. We prioritise accessibility, transparency, and client-focused service, combining deep local knowledge with a commitment to professional excellence.Our solicitors hold minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ensuring expert guidance through complex legal matters. We operate with strict confidentiality, regular progress updates, and fixed-fee structures where possible, alongside clear communication about costs and timelines. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous compliance with legal standards while delivering bespoke solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Probate Administration
Wills Drafting
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Elderly Client Care
Property Re-mortgaging
New Build Purchases
Inheritance Tax Advice
Commercial Leases
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of local legal expertise in Cheadle Hulme
- Our solicitors hold minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- Specialist knowledge in residential/commercial property and probate
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for compliance assurance
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions including purchases, sales, and re-mortgaging. Our solicitors provide expert guidance through title checks, contract exchanges, and completion processes. Clients benefit from fixed-fee structures, transparent pricing, and average transaction times of 5-7 weeks. Our team manages all aspects from initial instructions to post-completion matters.
Probate Services
Our specialists administer estates of varying complexity, including inheritance tax calculations and HMRC applications. We offer fixed fees for straightforward cases and hourly rates for complex estates. Services include asset valuation, grant applications, and estate distribution. Typical processing times range from 6 months to 2 years depending on estate complexity and HMRC requirements.
Wills Drafting
We create legally binding wills tailored to individual circumstances, including mirror wills for couples and complex trusts. Our solicitors ensure proper asset protection and tax planning. Fees start at 170 for simple wills with additional charges for trust structures. We offer home visits and digital execution options for client convenience.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We prepare and register property/financial and health/welfare LPAs. Our fixed-fee service includes document preparation and Office of Public Guardian submissions. Processing times align with current OPG schedules (20 weeks for LPAs). We advise on attorney appointments and legal obligations under the Mental Capacity Act.
Commercial Property
We manage commercial property transactions including acquisitions, sales, and lease negotiations. Services cover auction pack preparation, title verification, and lender coordination. Our solicitors handle SDLT returns for companies and advise on ATED compliance. We specialise in acting for both landlords and tenants in lease negotiations.
Questions
What areas do Minahan Hirst & Co Solicitors cover?
We serve clients in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, and the North West region, with nationwide capabilities for specific legal matters.
How long does residential conveyancing take?
Most transactions complete within 5-7 weeks from instruction, with re-mortgages typically finalised in 3-4 weeks.
What probate services do you offer?
We handle estate administration, inheritance tax calculations, grant applications, and asset distribution for estates of all sizes.
Can you help with commercial property auctions?
Yes, we prepare auction packs and review title documents to ensure marketable title before auction completion.
Do you offer home visits for will preparation?
Yes, our solicitors can meet clients at home or via video call to discuss will instructions and execute documents.
Reviews (5)
Tony Anwas
Oct 20, 2021
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Robert handled our house purchase efficiently and his communication was great, will definitely use Minahan Hirst again
Verity Heaton
Sep 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Swapped to this firm following a negative experience with another not progressing our house purchase case in weeks. So impressed with Minahan Hirst in comparison! Super organised, happy to communicate quickly and made the process far more pleasant and not stressful in any way.
Swapped to this firm following a negative experience with another not progressing our house purchase case in weeks. So impressed with Minahan Hirst in comparison! Super organised, happy to communicate quickly and made the process far more pleasant and not stressful in any way.
Mark Lucas
Jan 16, 2021
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I have used Clive Roberts of Minahan Hirst on two occasions now. The first time was several years ago when he did conveyancing for me when I bought and sold my own home. I have just used him again to do the conveyancing on another property I was selling. On both occasions Minahan Hirst have provided excellent service responding efficiently and professionally to all enquiries and keeping me appraised regarding progress etc. Clive is a true gentleman and a pleasure to deal with and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Mike B.
Jan 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
We used this company to sort out some legal papers for myself and my mother. We dealt with Karen who was very helpful and professional from the start. We were very impressed with the service we received from her and the company. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Thankyou very much.
Michael.
We used this company to sort out some legal papers for myself and my mother. We dealt with Karen who was very helpful and professional from the start. We were very impressed with the service we received from her and the company. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Thankyou very much.
Michael.
Charlie Cruz Obrien
Dec 15, 2019
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Terrible service. Especially Clive and his secatery they were horrible from start to finish bunch of cowboys and it's a cheap looking store they have in Cheadle. If I could give them no stars I wud
