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Reasons to use our Lytham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Lytham are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Lytham and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Lytham solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Lytham property lawyer are the key to a successful Lytham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal connections with Lytham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lytham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lytham

Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend carry out right to buy conveyancing in Lytham?

We do have plenty of conveyancing conveyancers who can handle right to buy conveyancing matters Please contact us to secure a costs illustration.

I am refinancing my property in Lytham, does my lawyer need to be on the UBS Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the UBS conveyancing panel, but UBS would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

Should our solicitor be asking questions concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Lytham.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers conducting conveyancing in Lytham. Plenty of people will acquire a property in Lytham, completely expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Lytham. The standard completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard inquiry of the owner to discover if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser may bring a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate answer. A buyer’s conveyancers may also commission an environmental search. This will disclose whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be made.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Lytham is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Lytham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Lytham 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 Lytham may ascertain 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 property.

My company is hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Lytham for below 2k?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Lytham, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or phone us so that we may supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Lytham it reveals numerous conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Lytham or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Lytham differ, so it's a good idea to secure at least four estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to rise.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lytham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lytham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Coupe Bradbury Solicitors Limited, Chapel House, Bath Street, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5ES
  • W H Darbyshire & Son, 51 Commonside, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4EX
  • Dickinsons, 24 Park Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1PA
  • Leslie Harris Thornton Solicitors, 298 Clifton Drive South, St Annes On Sea, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LL
  • Barker Booth & Eastwood Limited, 346 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1DW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lytham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lytham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Lytham. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Coupe Bradbury Solicitors Limited, Chapel House, Bath Street, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5ES
  • W H Darbyshire & Son, 51 Commonside, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4EX
  • Glassbrooks Limited, 1 York Road, St Annes On Sea, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1HP
  • Dickinsons, 24 Park Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1PA
  • Leslie Harris Thornton Solicitors, 298 Clifton Drive South, St Annes On Sea, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LL

Conveyancing in Lytham is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Lytham searches for the title
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other documentation received from the seller’s solicitor
  • Submitting questions with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Assessing replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if relevant) 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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