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5 reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Prestwich

  • 1 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Prestwich regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 Prestwich lawyers work in conjunction with Prestwich estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Personal touch and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Prestwich conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Prestwich conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Experience means that Prestwich conveyancer have established valuable links with Prestwich local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Prestwich.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Prestwich since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Prestwich

Are you able to suggest a Leeds Building Society accepted Prestwich conveyancing lawyer who can have us moved in within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to unstruct a high street Prestwich conveyancer or an internet firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Prestwich conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Prestwich. Approach two or three law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your time frames together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on your deadline. Choose the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Prestwich?

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Prestwich and Solicitor practices in Prestwich who can help with your conveyancing We would stress that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. The two can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am assisting my mother sell her flat in Prestwich. Does the conveyancer commission the EPC or should I organise this?

Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates was retained a required element of moving house. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is marketed. It is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms ordinarily arrange. Where you are using a Prestwich conveyancing practitioner they might be willing to arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with long established local providers

We expect to receive a DIP from Clydesdale this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Prestwich solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Prestwich solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial property in Prestwich?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Prestwich will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Prestwich. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Prestwich.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Prestwich it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Prestwich commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Prestwich.

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Prestwich , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Prestwich conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be certain the land registry aspects are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Prestwich is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any third persons or bodies. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are completed within 12 days but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected after the new owner is living at the property therefore an expedited registration is not always an essential issue but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I'm buying a new build house in Prestwich with a loan from Accord Mortgages Ltd. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my solicitor about the deal as it would adversely affect my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I was advised by a few property agents in Prestwich to get a quote from a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to recommend your site over alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t offer any financial incentive for sending work in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Prestwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Glp (prestwich) Llp, Portland Terrace, 9 Fairfax Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 1AS
  • A.s. Matthews Limited, 136 Park Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 7PX
  • Thomas Saul & Co, 6 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 6TF
  • Aubrey Isaacson Solicitors Llp, 8 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 0BA
  • Latimer Lee Llp, 35 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 9JY

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Prestwich

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Prestwich practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • A.s. Matthews Limited, 136 Park Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 7PX
  • Thomas Saul & Co, 6 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 6TF
  • Latimer Lee Llp, 35 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 9JY
  • Latimer Lee Solicitors Limited, 35 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 9JY
  • Sheldon Davidson Solicitors Limited, 219 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8GW

Planning law solicitors in Prestwich regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Prestwich practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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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