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Reasons to use our Accrington conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Accrington have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Accrington and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Accrington solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers have offices in Accrington - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Accrington since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Accrington

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my rented apartment in Accrington by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to serve notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they chase the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work to achieve

Are the BSA planning on creating a online directory to to identify solicitors on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Accrington?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.

Do I need to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a house in Accrington?

Unless a prior purchase of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you may take it that lawyers handling conveyancing in Accrington to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Accrington. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Accrington

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Accrington for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training reasons.

I am buying a maisonette with all finances in place. I have provided lawyer with two separate evidence of photographic identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Accrington conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Accrington regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Accrington but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Anthony Foley, 9-13 Dutton Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1JR
  • Rosthorns Solicitors, 8 Peel Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EA
  • Stanley House Solicitors Ltd, Stanley House, 1 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6PR
  • Barlow Rowland, 18-24 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NY
  • Berkeley Solicitors Ltd, Suite 8b, Barnfield House, Accrington Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3NY

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Accrington

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Accrington practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Anthony Foley, 9-13 Dutton Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1JR
  • Rosthorns Solicitors, 8 Peel Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EA
  • Stanley House Solicitors Ltd, Stanley House, 1 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6PR
  • Barlow Rowland, 18-24 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NY
  • Abbey Court Limited, 112 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EE

Planning law solicitors in Accrington regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Accrington specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Accrington
  • Barlow Rowland, 18-24 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NY
  • Hardman Wood, 11 Wellington Street, St. Johns, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8BZ
  • Green Solicitors Ltd, 79 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9SW
  • Backhouse Jones Limited, The Printworks, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Hey Road, Barrow, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9WD

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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