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5 reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Pendlebury

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers have offices in Pendlebury - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Pendlebury conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Pendlebury conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Pendlebury estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The practices identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Pendlebury since December 2024*

Sale

of house property, The Gateways, M27 6LA completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £196,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of detached residence residence, Cheetham Road, M27 4UQ completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £192,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced residence, Conway Avenue, M27 8JE completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £210,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Acquisition

of apartment Godlee Drive M27 0JD, purchased for £227,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Pendlebury

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Pendlebury? Why is this being asked of me?

Pendlebury conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers accross the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Utility Bill no older than three months).

Proof of the origin of funds is also necessary under the money laundering regulations as solicitors are mandated to ensure that the monies you are using to purchase a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase monies if you are a cash purchaser) has come from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) and is not the proceeds of illegitimate behaviour.

Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a house in Pendlebury?

Unless a prior purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Pendlebury to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Pendlebury concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Pendlebury. 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pendlebury

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Pendlebury and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to commercial lessees, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Pendlebury

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Pendlebury. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Pendlebury ?

The majority of houses in Pendlebury are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Pendlebury in which case you should be shopping around for a Pendlebury conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Pendlebury - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    Is the freehold owned jointly by the tenants? Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will add a premium to the maintenance charges? Where a Pendlebury lease has fewer than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the salability of the property. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are happy with residual term of the lease. A short lease means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would need to own the premises for two years before you are eligible to extend the lease.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Pendlebury regulated by the SRA

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

  • Glp Solicitors, 672 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 8FH
  • Rothwell And Evans Limited, The Old Brewery House, 1 Station Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 6AH
  • Mary Monson Solicitors Limited, 87 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 4AA
  • A.s. Matthews Limited, 136 Park Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 7PX
  • Ogden Lyles & Fox, 32 Wellington Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0SP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Pendlebury regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Pendlebury but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Conveyancing Expert Limited, 117 Chorley Road, M27 4AA
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 3rd Floor Lee House, M1 5RR
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 2nd Floor, Churchgate House, M1 6EU

Planning law solicitors in Pendlebury regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pendlebury specialising in planning law. This could include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Mary Monson Solicitors Limited, 87 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 4AA
  • Read Roper & Read, 11th Floor, Alberton House, St. Marys Parsonage, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2WJ
  • Berrymans Lace Mawer Llp, Kings House, 42 King Street West, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2NU
  • Dwf Llp, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3AA
  • Gunnercooke Llp, 53 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ

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

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