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If you have reached us by Googling ‘Conveyancing in Cleator Moor’ follow your intuition — you will have a better house move where you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Cleator Moor.

Reasons to use our Cleator Moor conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Cleator Moor - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 3 The companies listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Personal touch and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Cleator Moor property deals can be made significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Cleator Moor conveyancers work in conjunction with Cleator Moor estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cleator Moor since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cleator Moor

My wife and I are intent on purchasing residence in Cleator Moor. My Conveyancer is not on the bank approved list. Can I still continue with my Cleator Moor conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the lender panel?

One will need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner to complete the legal work required when you take out a mortgage to buy your property. They will carry out all the relevant legal checks on the property, ensuring that you will be registered as proprietor and ensure that all the necessary mortgage documentation is in place. You can instruct a Cleator Moor conveyancer of your choosing. However, if the lawyer appointed is not a member of the bank solicitor panel supplemental charges will be incurred as separate legal representation will be required by them. Conveyancing panel applications can be submitted, so where your solicitor has not in the past applied for membership they should do so.

I just bought a property at auction in Cleator Moor. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Given that you have now to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to find a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are facing a tight a fixed date to complete the purchase. All auction property should have a bespoke auction pack. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold property the auction pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You need to give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.

I am due to move house in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Cleator Moor. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from the property agent but this should only take place after the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. After that you will need to advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in locating a conveyancing in Cleator Moor or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Cleator Moor.

I had an offer accepted on a house in Cleator Moor on 21/10/2025, valuation was booked 4 days later, all came back fine. Property lawyer instructed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to RBS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for RBS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the RBS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I require quick conveyancing in Cleator Moor as I have a deadline to complete inside 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Cleator Moor the following are instances of issues that can arise and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I am buying a new build flat in Cleator Moor. 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 legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cleator Moor

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

How do I identify a Cleator Moor law firm on the Britannia conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the search on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Cleator Moor conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Cleator Moor conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to check whether they are on the Britannia panel

I have just discovered that one of the directors of the law firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Cleator Moor is an aunty of the seller. Is this allowed?

As long as there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. If you are obtaining a home loan then the lender may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements on this. For example for RBS- First Active as of 12/12/2025, 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?

No, your firm may not act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower. However, your firm may act if a separate fee earner or separate partner within the firm acts for us.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Cleator Moor regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bleasdale & Co, 14 Scotch Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7NG
  • Brockbank Curwen Cain And Hall Limited, Po Box 1, 44 Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7NR
  • Hft Gough & Co Limited, 38-42 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JU

Planning law solicitors in Cleator Moor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cleator Moor specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Hft Gough & Co Limited, 38-42 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JU

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Cleator Moor is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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