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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Aughton but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Top 5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Aughton

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Aughton - if so sets of lawyers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Our site is the only site that enables you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Aughton will be conducted by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 3 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Aughton home moves can become significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Aughton governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Aughton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Aughton since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Aughton

My friend's dad is a property lawyer. I suspect that I can be offered friends and family fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Aughton?

You should contrast pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The fees may contrast greatly but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Aughton? Is this really necessary?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the potential client they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing business. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be checked. Should you are unwilling to supply ID verification documents, your lawyer would not be able to accept instructions from you.

Can I be sure that the Aughton conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Aughton obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

I am expecting a OIP from Co-operative this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Co-operative recommend any Aughton solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Aughton solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Co-operative through the process.

My offer was accepted on an apartment in Aughton on 12/5/2025, valuation was booked five days later, received a clean bill of health. Solicitor appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Leeds Building Society and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Are Leeds Building Society entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Aughton before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Aughton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My partner has urged me to appoint his conveyancers in Aughton. Should I use them?

No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm you're are thinking of instructing.

My wife and I recently discovered that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Aughton is is the brother of the vendor. Is this permitted?

As long as no conflict arises this should be fine. If you are needing mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements on this. For example for Skipton Building Society as of 27/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

Yes, provided the stipulations in 1.15 are strictly complied with.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Aughton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Tierney & Co, 137 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S66 2BW
  • Parker Rhodes Hickmotts, The Point, Bradmarsh Business Park, Bradmarsh Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1BP
  • Coates Solicitors Limited, 62-64 High Street, Mosborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 5AE
  • Bradford & Son, 9 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2EN
  • Oxley & Coward Solicitors Llp, 34-46 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2HB

Typically, Aughton conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional queries from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions raised by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Aughton commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease General advice on title or other property issues

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

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