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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Rainford

  • 1 Over the years Rainford conveyancer have established valuable links with Rainford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Rainford.
  • 2 Rainford lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Rainford conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your conveyancing
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Rainford regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Rainford and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Rainford has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Rainford

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainford since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainford

We note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Rainford?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Rainford.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Rainford for our house purchase. Our broker has since notified us that our bank Bank of Scotland won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A bank can insist on an approved solicitor act for it. Borrowers are liable to bear the charges for this. Try using our directory service to select a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Rainford on the Bank of Scotland approved list of solicitors.

I'm buying my first flat in Rainford benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The sale representative advised me not disclose to my solicitor about the side-deal as it could jeopardize my mortgage with Virgin Money. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.

As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a house in Cardiff but live in Rainford. My conveyancer (based 235 kilometers from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Rainford who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Rainford

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Rainford conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Rainford conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Rainford conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Rainford who can give a testimonial? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I acquired a studio flat in Rainford, conveyancing was carried out in 2003. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Rainford with an extended lease are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2095

You have 70 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my basement flat in Rainford.Conveyancing has not commenced however I have just received a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the invoice as normal given that all rents and service payments will be apportionedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rainford

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainford specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Barrington Lewis Law Ltd, Allied Business Centre, 1 Potter Place, Pimbo, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9PW
  • Haygarth Jones, 109-111 Corporation Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1SX
  • Tickle Hall Cross, Carlton Chambers, 25 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RP
  • Frodshams Solicitors Limited, 17/19 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RB
  • St Helens Law Limited, 19-27 Shaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DF

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Rainford?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Rainford. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a timeous, objective and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Rainford about your conveyancing in Rainford.

Rainford commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Subletting, licences and sharing occupation General advice on title or other property issues High street shops, agricultural or development land to hotels and office blocks. Industrial and warehouse premises

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