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Reasons to use our Nelson conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Nelson - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 2 Nelson property lawyers work in partnership with Nelson estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Nelson conveyancer are the key to a successful Nelson conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Nelson who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 The organisations identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Nelson since January 2025*

Sale

of flat Stanley Street BB9 7ET, at the agreed sum of £90,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced property, Claremont Terrace, BB9 0AQ completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £83,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Acquisition

of apartment Percy Street BB9 0AA, purchased for £95,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of flat Vernon Street BB9 9DD, at sale amount of £71,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Nelson

Would the conveyancing solicitors identified through your search tool handle auction conveyancing in Nelson?

We know of a few niche practitioners we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Nelson is just one of the many locations in which our lawyers have a presence.

About to place a bid on a leasehold apartment in Nelson. The estate agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Nelson to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am expecting a mortgage with Virgin. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years left.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 3/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :

85 years at the time of completion. If it's less, we require it to be extended on or before completion.

I am assisting my niece sell her property in Nelson. Does the conveyancing solicitor commission the EPC or do I organise this?

After the demise of Home Information Packs, EPC’s remained a required component of moving house. An energy performance certificate should be to hand in advance of the property being put on the market. This is not a task that lawyers ordinarily organise. If you are using a Nelson conveyancing solicitor they might be able to arrange energy performance certificates due to their relationships with reputable local energy assessors

Can I be sure that the Nelson conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Nelson getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

I had an offer accepted on a house in Nelson on 24/2/2025, valuation was booked five days later, all came back fine. Conveyancer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Co-operative and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Co-operative to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

What will a local search reveal regarding the house I am buying in Nelson?

Nelson conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Nelson conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.

How difficult is it to change conveyancer as I have to instruct a firm on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing list. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Nelson five minutes from me but she is not accepted by Accord Mortgages Ltd

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Nelson on the Accord Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Nelson. Using search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Nelson.

I bought a property in Nelson last 3/1/2024 and to date it is still not recorded with HM Land Registry. It is part of a new estate and my lawyer told me that it can take 12 months to register. I have spoken with HMLR directly and they have informed me the initial application was cancelled due to failure to reply to requisitions. Should I be concerned?

Call your lawyer - if you are not getting sensible responses, find out about their firm’s complaints protocol and escalate your concerns to a Complaints Manager. Registrations for Nelson conveyancing are not known to be especially complex.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Nelson regulated by the SRA

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

  • Concept Law Solicitors Ltd, 35 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7JS
  • Bukhari & Co Solicitors Ltd, 14 & 16 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7JS
  • Roberts & Smith, 20-22 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LB
  • Clifford Smith & Buchanan Limited, 79-81 Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7UY
  • Farnworth Rose Limited, 17 Kenyon Road, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5SP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Nelson regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Nelson practicing in commercial conveyancing in Nelson. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Roberts & Smith, 20-22 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LB
  • Clifford Smith & Buchanan Limited, 79-81 Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7UY
  • Farnworth Rose Limited, 17 Kenyon Road, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5SP
  • Nga Solicitors, 32 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AB
  • Steele Smith Llp, 28 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AB

Planning law solicitors in Nelson regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Nelson practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Steele & Son With Bagot Heyes, Station Chambers, 16 Fernlea Avenue, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5DP

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

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