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Reasons to use our Clitheroe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Clitheroe registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Clitheroe lawyers work in conjunction with Clitheroe estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Clitheroe - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Clitheroe

I am looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Clitheroe who is on the Barclays solicitor. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays in certain locations such as Clitheroe. We dont recommend any particular firm.

We previously selected conveyancers based in Clitheroe on the Barclays solicitor approved list. They have just billed me an additional fee for handling the Barclays mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Barclays?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your solicitor may charge a fee for this. This charge is not set by Barclays but by your Clitheroe conveyancer. Plenty of firms on the Barclays panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Nationwide. Clitheroe conveyancing practitioners are chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Nationwide?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Nationwide completed the valuation? Have you informed Nationwide as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in June 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Principality are being difficult. The Clitheroe solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Principality are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Clitheroe is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Clitheroe are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Clitheroe you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Clitheroe may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a property in Neath but live in Clitheroe. My conveyancer (approximately 300 kilometers from merequires that I sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Clitheroe who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Clitheroe based

I only have Seventy years remaining on my flat in Clitheroe. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to track down the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Clitheroe.

I bought a leasehold flat in Clitheroe, conveyancing formalities finalised September 2003. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Clitheroe with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2090

With just 65 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £13,300 and £15,400 plus professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Should I be concerned if there is a problem with the searches conducted as part of my conveyancing in Clitheroe?

On the whole, almost all issues revealed in Clitheroe conveyancing search results can be handled prior to completion or title insurance can be put on cover. You should remember that even though you intend on buying the premises and might be content to live with the search results, your lender may not, and ultimately have the final decision.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Clitheroe regulated by the SRA

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

  • Steele & Son With Bagot Heyes, Castlegate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1AZ
  • Houldsworth Hall Limited, Pullman House, 2-4 Duck Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1LP
  • Chenery Maher Ltd, 21 Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DF
  • Ruth Moores & Co, 18 Railway View Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2HE
  • Backhouse Jones Limited, The Printworks, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Hey Road, Barrow, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9WD

Planning law solicitors in Clitheroe regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Clitheroe with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Clitheroe
  • Steele & Son With Bagot Heyes, Castlegate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1AZ
  • Backhouse Jones Limited, The Printworks, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Hey Road, Barrow, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9WD
  • Green Solicitors Ltd, 79 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9SW

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Clitheroe 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 the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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