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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Horwich conveyancing

Reasons to use our Horwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 This site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Horwich will be conducted by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Horwich
  • 3 Regardless alternative sites tell you it just might be important to attend your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Horwich solicitor have developed excellent working relationships with Horwich local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Horwich.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Horwich is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Horwich since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Horwich

Why would I instruct a Horwich conveyancing solicitors firm given that web based alternatives are less expensive?

Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Horwich and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t waste your energy getting the cheapest Horwich conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a distressing move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone call and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on progress and keep you informed. Should you need to phone the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.

If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Horwich what would it be?

Do not opt for the lowest Horwich conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

My aunt pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Horwich there may be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Horwich which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Horwich should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

After shopping around on the internet I have found a Horwich conveyancing practitioner having made sure that they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Bank of Ireland will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Bank of Ireland will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Horwich surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Horwich?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Horwich. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying my first flat in Horwich with a loan from Aldermore. The developers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep told me not reveal to my solicitor about this extras as it may impact my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I decided to have a survey done on a house in Horwich ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Horwich. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Horwich it shows results of many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Horwich or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Horwich differ, so it's sensible to secure at least four estimates from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Horwich regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Horwich with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Horwich. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Keoghs Llp, The Parklands, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4SE
  • Winder Taylor Smith, Designa House,569 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6BL
  • Adamsons Law Limited, Landmark House, 12 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4AP
  • Oakmount Law Ltd, 114 St Helens Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3PJ
  • Agh Solicitors, 126 St. Georges Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2BZ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Horwich regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Horwich but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Amity Conveyancing Limited , 17 Lee Lane, BL6 7BP
  • Bernadette Kearns Limited, 20 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2AD

Planning law solicitors in Horwich regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Horwich practicing in planning law. This could include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Winder Taylor Smith, Designa House,569 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6BL
  • 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

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

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