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Bolton Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 31% freehold and 69% leasehold conveyancing in Bolton for this year to date
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 Average time frame of 47 days for registration of title in Bolton
  • 4 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Bolton conveyancing is Restrictive Covenant
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £1,743

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bolton since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bolton

I was recommended to a solicitor who has given a fee calculation of £1700 for freehold conveyancing in Bolton. I’m hoping to downsize from a modern detached home for £275,000. Is this too much? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Bolton?

The charges are a bit high. If you shop around you could trim some of the cost by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you maycome to regret opting for an an unknown solicitor. If is important to be sure the solicitor can also act for your bank. Do use our search tool to choose a Bolton conveyancing firm on the lender’s member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Bolton.

Can conveyancing in Bolton to be done in less than two weeks?

Where you are under pressure to exchange it is advisable to make sure that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local connections and intelligence. It is possible that they would have handled otherhomes in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Bolton conveyancing solicitor. Second, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the lender panel. It is understood that 18% of Bolton conveyancing deals are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal transfer of property being delayed by an average of three weeks. It is said that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Many Bolton conveyancing practices can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.

I purchased a freehold residence in Bolton but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Bolton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bolton but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

I have todaybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Bolton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Bolton conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Bolton. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bolton

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I am contemplating appointing a web based solicitor as opposed to a Bolton conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in having the opportunity to attend a local Bolton conveyancing solicitor for instance

  • signing papers on short notice
  • having face-to-face explanations of things you don't understand
  • the ability to raise concerns if things go pear-shaped

When comparing estimates, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Bolton high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online companies seem to offer discounted fees, but have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bolton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bolton with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Kippax Beaumont Lewis, 28 Mawdsley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1LF
  • Russell & Russell, Churchill House, Wood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1EE
  • Fieldings Porter, Silverwell House, Silverwell Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1PT
  • Cyril Morris Arkwright, Capitol House, 51 Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1LY
  • Asons Solicitors Ltd, 120 Bark Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2AX

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Bolton regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bolton but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Amity Conveyancing Limited , 17 Lee Lane, BL6 7BP
  • Conveyancing Expert Limited, 117 Chorley Road, M27 4AA

Planning law solicitors in Bolton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bolton with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Afg Law Limited, 20 Mawdsley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1LE
  • Russell & Russell, Churchill House, Wood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1EE
  • Nabi Solicitors, Rose Hill Works, Nelson Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2RW
  • Winder Taylor Smith, Designa House,569 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6BL
  • Butcher And Barlow Llp, 2-6 Bank Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0DL

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

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