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Oldham Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 925 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Oldham
  • 2 Average time frame of 59 days for registration of title in Oldham
  • 3 was the busiest month and was the next busiest month while was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Oldham
  • 4 36% freehold and 64% leasehold conveyancing in Oldham for last year
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Oldham conveyancing is Obstruction of Right of Way

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oldham since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oldham

Do the conveyancing solicitors to be found on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Oldham?

There are a number of niche lawyers we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Oldham is one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers have offices.

I am planning on selling our house in Oldham and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Oldham. Having lived in Oldham for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

About to purchase a new build apartment in Oldham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Oldham

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I am a sole trader wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no costs for commercial conveyancing in Oldham for less than £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Oldham, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or telephone us so that we can provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

Back In 2002, I bought a leasehold flat in Oldham. Conveyancing and Aldermore mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Oldham who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Oldham conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Oldham Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    Who are the managing agents? For most Oldham leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, albeit that some managing agents in Oldham require tenants to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment?

How does one as executor remove a departed person's details from the title deeds for a house in Oldham?

Where a Oldham property is jointly owned and one of the owners dies, the name will not automatically be removed from the title deeds. It is not necessary to remove their name as in the event of a sale you would simply be required to evidence why the other owner is missing from the transfer, typically this takes the form of a grant of probate.

With the aim of making things simpler for the sale of the property you can arrange to have the deceased person removed from the title by submitting an application to HMLR with evidence of the death. There is no charge from the Registry for this service.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Oldham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wrigley Claydon Solicitors, 29-33 Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1HH
  • Mellor & Jackson Solicitors Ltd, 8 Church Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AP
  • Coupland Cavendish Limited, Lancashire House, 12 Church Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • Scott Hyman & Co, Lancashire House, Winters Court, 12 Church Lane, Ol1 3an, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • Garratts, King Street Buildings, Manchester Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1DH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Oldham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Oldham with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Wrigley Claydon Solicitors, 29-33 Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1HH
  • Mellor Hargreaves, 11 King Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1DW
  • Scott Hyman & Co, Lancashire House, Winters Court, 12 Church Lane, Ol1 3an, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • North Ainley, 34-36 Clegg Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1PS
  • Norcross Lees & Riches, 19 Queen Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1RD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Oldham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Oldham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Oldham. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Wrigley Claydon Solicitors, 29-33 Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1HH
  • Mellor & Jackson Solicitors Ltd, 8 Church Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AP
  • Scott Hyman & Co, Lancashire House, Winters Court, 12 Church Lane, Ol1 3an, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • North Ainley, 34-36 Clegg Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1PS
  • Norcross Lees & Riches, 19 Queen Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1RD

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

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