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Reasons to use our Burnley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Burnley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other solicitors say it just might be important to attend your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 4 Experience means that Burnley property lawyer have established excellent connections with Burnley local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Burnley.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Burnley conveyancing can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burnley since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burnley

We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Burnley who is on the Principality approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Principality . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Burnley.

I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Burnley. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Burnley of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Burnley in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks may not issue a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Burnley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Burnley especially if they are familiar with such properties in Burnley.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Burnley. I have stumble upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

There are only Seventy years unexpired on my flat in Burnley. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to find the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent should be helpful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document to be used as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Burnley.

Burnley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

    Are there any major works anticipated that will likely increase the maintenance costs? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is due in the foreseeable future to be shared between the leaseholders and may well dramatically impact the level of the service costs or require a specific invoice.

What advice do you have for searching for reasonably priced conveyancing in Burnley?

Option 1 is to ask your friends and family who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Option 2 is to search the internet for conveyancing in Burnley. Call two or three from the list and ask them to email you their conveyancing charges and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you make your decision. Third is to use this site to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended mortgage company is.Resist the temptation to appoint £99 conveyancing solicitors in Burnley

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Burnley

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burnley practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Baldwin Wyatt Solicitors, Proctors Chambers, 24 Hammerton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1NA
  • Eric H Smith, 22 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1HH
  • Donald Race & Newton Solicitors Limited, 5-7 Hargreaves Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1EA
  • Southerns, Mackenzie House, 66/68 Bank Parade, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1UB
  • Smith Sutcliffe, 50 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1HJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Burnley regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burnley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Burnley. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Baldwin Wyatt Solicitors, Proctors Chambers, 24 Hammerton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1NA
  • Eric H Smith, 22 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1HH
  • Donald Race & Newton Solicitors Limited, 5-7 Hargreaves Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1EA
  • Southerns, Mackenzie House, 66/68 Bank Parade, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1UB
  • Smith Sutcliffe, 50 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1HJ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Burnley regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Burnley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Cartin Lincoln Haynes, Springfield House, BB12 6LY

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

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