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  • 1 Irlam solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Irlam conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Irlam since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Irlam

Is it possible for conveyancing in Irlam to be completed in less than two weeks?

In a situation where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will benefit local relationships and intelligence. It is possible that they would have transacted otherhomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Irlam conveyancing lawyer. In addition, ensure that the lawyer is on the lender panel. It is claimed that just under twenty per cent of Irlam conveyancing transactions are held up or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the home move being delayed by an average of 21 days. It is estimated that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales annually. Almost all Irlam conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

I have been advised by my conveyancer that chancel insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Irlam?

The right level of chancel indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Accord Mortgages Ltd and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Irlam. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nottingham be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Nottingham where a lease fails to satisfy these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Irlam.

It is unclear whether my lender requires a lease extension. I have called my Irlam building society branch on various occasions and was reassured it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Irlam conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called to say that they would not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

The property lawyer has to comply with the CML Handbook section two provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Irlam I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Irlam suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

I am looking to sell my home. My former conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Irlam if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Irlam. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Irlam. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is registered - and almost all are in Irlam - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Irlam, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Irlam with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2092

With only 67 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £10,500 and £12,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I’m about to sell my 2 bed apartment in Irlam.Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon however I have just received a half-yearly service charge demand – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the invoice as usual because all rents and service invoices should be apportionedas part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Irlam regulated by the SRA

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

  • Furness Evans Incorp Wm Furness & Son And Stanley Evans & Co, Openshaw House, 90 Liverpool Road, Cadishead, Manchester, Lancashire, M44 5AN
  • Michael Taylor & Co, 38 Crofts Bank Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 0TQ
  • Property Legal (manchester) Limited, Pls House, 2 Aegean Road, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5UW
  • Ford Banks Irwin, 50 Stothard Road, Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 9HB
  • Metcalfe Johnston Mccormick, 88-90 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0DA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Irlam

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Irlam practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Furness Evans Incorp Wm Furness & Son And Stanley Evans & Co, Openshaw House, 90 Liverpool Road, Cadishead, Manchester, Lancashire, M44 5AN
  • Property Legal (manchester) Limited, Pls House, 2 Aegean Road, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5UW
  • Ford Banks Irwin, 50 Stothard Road, Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 9HB
  • Metcalfe Johnston Mccormick, 88-90 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0DA
  • Bannister Preston, 28-30 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7QY

Planning law solicitors in Irlam regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Irlam with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Hill & Co, 4-8 Market Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QD
  • Land Law Llp, 10 - 14 Market Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QB
  • Hcb Widdows Mason Limited, 3 - 5 King Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4LP
  • Myerson Solicitors Llp, The Cottages, Regent Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RX
  • Collings Law Ltd, 51 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1DS

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