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Reasons to use our Northwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Northwich property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 The practices shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 The Northwich conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Northwich
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Northwich regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Northwich property deals can become a lot more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Northwich since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northwich

Is the fact that my solicitor in Northwich is not identified on my bank's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?

That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Northwich conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

The owners have very assertive vendors who has insisted on a lock out agreement with a deposit two thousand pounds. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

There are a couple of primary downsides with entering into any lock out agreement (occasionally termed an exclusivity agreement) is that it diverts attention away from moving forward with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires little or no negotiation then it could turn out to be unhelpful. It is not strongly advocated by Northwich conveyancing solicitors for this reason. The other main concern is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer is extremely unlikely to obtain an injunctive ruling by a court to prohibit the owner disposing of the property to another buyer, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the recovery of wasted charges and, in limited situations, the additional payment of damages.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Northwich before appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Northwich. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Northwich especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Northwich.

My father has encouraged me to use his conveyancers in Northwich. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Northwich conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer you're considering.

Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the sale of our £200,000 garden flat in Northwich next week. The managing agents has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Northwich?

Northwich conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes normally involves the purchaser’s conveyancer submitting enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to these enquiries the majority will be content to assist. They may invoice a reasonable charge for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it is above £800. The administration charge required by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, otherwise the invoice is technically not due. Reality however dictates that one has no option but to pay whatever is requested of you if you want to exchange contracts with the buyer.

Northwich Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    Who takes charge for maintaining and repairing the block? The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this scenario the leaseholders enjoy control and although a managing agent is frequently retained if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Northwich so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the lender undertake conveyancing via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in Northwich. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Northwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Personal Injury Practice Limited, Citadel House, Solvay Road, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4DP
  • Accident Advice Solicitors Limited, 150 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5HH
  • Moss Law Limited, 2 Castle Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AB
  • Cf Law Limited, 20 Winnington Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AF
  • Susan Howarth & Co Solicitors Ltd, 41 Chester Way, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5JE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Northwich

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Northwich with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Cf Law Limited, 20 Winnington Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AF
  • Susan Howarth & Co Solicitors Ltd, 41 Chester Way, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5JE

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Northwich includes some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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