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Reasons to use our Birch and Middleton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a strong possibility the the solicitors for the other party are based in Birch and Middleton - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Birch and Middleton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Birch and Middleton has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Regardless other lawyers tell you it may be important to visit your solicitor to execute contracts. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Birch and Middleton solicitor are the key to a successful Birch and Middleton conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Birch and Middleton since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Birch and Middleton

My Birch and Middleton lawyer has identified a difference between the assumptions in the home valuation report and what is revealed within the legal papers for the property. My lawyer says that he is duty bound to check that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s stance right?

Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Birch and Middleton. Do I collect the keys to the premises on completion from my lawyer? If so, I will instruct a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Birch and Middleton?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s conveyancers, and once they have received this, you should be able to receive the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this happens early afternoon.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as TSB, do Birch and Middleton conveyancers have to pay an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Having read lots of house buying guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Birch and Middleton solicitor - who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?

Barclays will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Barclays will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Birch and Middleton surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

I need some quick conveyancing in Birch and Middleton as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Birch and Middleton the following are instances of what can crop up and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Birch and Middleton?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Birch and Middleton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Is it simple use the search app to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing lawyer in Birch and Middleton on the authorised to act for my bank?

Step one is to pick a bank such as Yorkshire Building Society, Leeds Building Society or Barclays Direct then choose your location for example Birch and Middleton. Conveyancing practices in Birch and Middleton and across England and Wales will then be shown.

I am short of a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Birch and Middleton , but I am anxious proceed. What can I do?

One option is to try and accept a lesser deposit. Many vendors will accept a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Birch and Middleton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Birch and Middleton specialising in commercial conveyancing in Birch and Middleton. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Sedgwick Legal Limited, 56-58 Long Street, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, M24 6UQ
  • Temperley Taylor Llp, Durham House, Warwick Court, Park Road, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, M24 1AE
  • Hardman & Whittles, 25 Market Place, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1JY
  • Isherwood & Hose, 6, Market Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4NB
  • Thomas Saul & Co, 6 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 6TF

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Birch and Middleton regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Birch and Middleton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Kirkham Conveyancing Services Limited, 74 Rochdale Road, OL2 6QJ
  • Alfred Ledger & Sons , Property Lawyers, OL16 1QA
  • Matthew Montgomery & Co, 9-13 Water Street, OL16 1TL
  • Shanley Wright , Property Lawyers, OL16 1DZ
  • Peter Robinson & Co, 27 Queen Street, OL1 1RD

Planning law solicitors in Birch and Middleton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Birch and Middleton specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Butcher And Barlow Llp, 2-6 Bank Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0DL
  • Hyland Legal Limited, Imperial House, 79 - 81 Hornby Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5BN
  • Read Roper & Read, 11th Floor, Alberton House, St. Marys Parsonage, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2WJ
  • Gunnercooke Llp, 53 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ
  • Berrymans Lace Mawer Llp, Kings House, 42 King Street West, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2NU

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

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