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Rochdale Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Rochdale
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £270
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £1,973
  • 4 Average time from start to completion was 51 days for conveyancing in Rochdale
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Rochdale conveyancing is Possessory Title

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rochdale since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rochdale

I purchased a freehold premises in Rochdale yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Rochdale and has limited impact for conveyancing in Rochdale but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

Having spent time researching consumer advice sites for a high-quality lawyer in Rochdale, many advise that I should look for a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Rochdale Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have achieved accreditation by the law Society The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Rochdale is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The conveyancing scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Rochdale completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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 property 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.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Rochdale. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rochdale

    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. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I was pointed in your direction by a few property agents in Rochdale to get a quote from a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your services over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to offer any commission for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

Can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Rochdale ?

Extracting or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancer

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rochdale regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hudson & Taylor, 19 Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1NS
  • Hartley Thomas & Wright Inc Rhodes & Co, Town Hall Chambers, South Parade, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LW
  • Pennine Solicitors Limited, 136 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1PS
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH
  • Dean Solicitors Ltd, 123 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1PZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rochdale regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rochdale with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Rochdale. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Hudson & Taylor, 19 Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1NS
  • Hartley Thomas & Wright Inc Rhodes & Co, Town Hall Chambers, South Parade, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LW
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH
  • Dean Solicitors Ltd, 123 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1PZ
  • Ast Hampsons Llp, 128 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LA

Planning law solicitors in Rochdale regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rochdale with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Hyland Legal Limited, Imperial House, 79 - 81 Hornby Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5BN
  • Butcher And Barlow Llp, 2-6 Bank Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0DL

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

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