Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Eccles

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Logical reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Eccles

  • 1 There is a strong possibility the other side’s conveyancers are based in Eccles - if so sets of lawyers will be familiar
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have excellent personal links with Eccles estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Eccles conveyancers work in partnership with Eccles estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 4 Eccles solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Eccles conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your home move
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Eccles is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Eccles since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Eccles

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Eccles listed by you but have come across alternative fee calculations via the web appear less pricey – how come?

One can find numerous conveyancers marketing at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We would encourage you to give due consideration as to how much you respect your own move to want to take 'cheap' risks in relation to the quality of the conveyancing. Many of them list a bargain quote to grab your attention but hide extra fees in the fine print..

Me and my wife are acquiring our first property. Our lawyer has e-mailedto see if we would like to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Eccles

The scope of Eccles conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you properly understand what information each search could supply. You may then decide if you consider that you need that information. If in doubt, ask your conveyancer to recommend.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Eccles?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Eccles.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Eccles. My lender is Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Eccles. I have a mortgage agreed with Kent Reliance. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Kent Reliance, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Eccles. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

I have finally had an offer on a maisonette in Eccles agreed to, the vendors do nevertheless have a dependent purchase. The sellers have placed an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other flats in the pipeline. I have instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Eccles. What should be my next step? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Co-operative?

It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (home loan application is approx £1k, then valuation, Eccles conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must check that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Co-operative approved list. As to the subsequent stages this very much depends on the circumstances of your transaction, desire for the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many buyers would apply for the mortgage with Co-operative and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their solicitor to press on with searches.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in Eccles conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Eccles.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Eccles

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Eccles with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Metcalfe Johnston Mccormick, 88-90 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0DA
  • Ogden Lyles & Fox, 32 Wellington Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0SP
  • Rothwell And Evans Limited, The Old Brewery House, 1 Station Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 6AH
  • Clear Law Llp, Atherton House, 88-92 Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 0GS
  • Ford Banks Irwin, 50 Stothard Road, Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 9HB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Eccles regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Eccles with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Eccles. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Metcalfe Johnston Mccormick, 88-90 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0DA
  • Ogden Lyles & Fox, 32 Wellington Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0SP
  • Mary Monson Solicitors Limited, 87 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 4AA
  • Rothwell And Evans Limited, The Old Brewery House, 1 Station Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 6AH
  • Aughton Ainsworth Limited, 2 Merchants Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 3XR

Planning law solicitors in Eccles regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Eccles with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Mary Monson Solicitors Limited, 87 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 4AA
  • Read Roper & Read, 11th Floor, Alberton House, St. Marys Parsonage, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2WJ
  • Dwf Llp, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3AA
  • Berrymans Lace Mawer Llp, Kings House, 42 King Street West, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2NU
  • Berg, 35 Peter Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5BG

Neighboring Locations

Swinton
Pendlebury
Eccles
Urmston
Stretford
Trafford Park

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

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