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Main reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Oldham

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers are located in Oldham - if so sets of lawyers will be on good working terms
  • 2 Oldham conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Oldham solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Oldham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 The Oldham conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Oldham

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oldham since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oldham

I plan on buying an apartment in Oldham. My lawyer has never been on on the mortgage company solicitor panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my Oldham conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the bank approved list?

One will need to have a conveyancing practitioner to complete the legal work required if you need a mortgage to buy your property. The property lawyer will carry out all the appropriate due diligence on the property, make sure that you will be properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the necessary mortgage documentation is in place. You could instruct a Oldham conveyancing practitioner of your choice. Nevertheless, where the solicitor appointed is not a member of the lender conveyancing panel further charges will arise as separate legal representation will be need by the lender. Bank panel applications can be submitted, so if your solicitor has not previously sought membership they can do so.

My flat in Oldham is up for sale and I have a buyer. Does the solicitor have to be required to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their conditions fairly frequently at the moment.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one near me in Oldham I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Oldham in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be problematic. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I have been recommended by a few property agents in Oldham to find a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to recommend your site over and above a competitor’s?

We don’t give any commission for directing people our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Oldham. I have land on a site which seems to have the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I have been looking for Oldham competitive conveyancing fees. Can I be sure that all the Oldham law firms that are identified on your website are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel?

The solicitor and licensed conveyancing practices on our directory have assured us via an online form that they are on the mortgage company panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the bank panel. To date we have not been informed by either a bank or a member of the public that the data about a specific Oldham conveyancing solicitor being on the bank conveyancing panel is incorrect.

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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 list below is a small selection of solicitors in Oldham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely 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

Sale conveyancing in Oldham normally entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the lawyer retained by the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional queries from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (if appropriate)

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

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