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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Rochdale but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Rochdale

  • 1 This site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Rochdale will be conducted by a law firm on your bank approved panel.
  • 2 The Rochdale conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Rochdale
  • 3 Rochdale solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Rochdale conveyancing can become significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party have offices in Rochdale - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rochdale since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rochdale

I am in the market for a low cost conveyancer. Do I opt for a national conveyancer as opposed to a high street Rochdale conveyancing solicitor?

In the main conveyancing practitioners in your location will have excellent relationships with your local authority, which could help with your Rochdale conveyancing searches that your solicitor will require. It can only be a plus if they have existing rapport with the Local Land Registry Office your area Rochdale, other lawyers in the neighbourhood and Rochdale property agents.

How up to date is your database of Rochdale solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel? Do Skipton send you an updated list?

Rochdale conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.

I am purchasing my first flat in Rochdale benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not inform my lawyer about this extras as it could affect my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

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 am a sole trader hoping to take over a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Rochdale for under £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Rochdale, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

We are one month into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Rochdale. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would have to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you must inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-sent. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental expenses and delays. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Rochdale

Expecting to exchange soon on a garden flat in Rochdale. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Rochdale should include some of the following:

    Details of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the (you), head lessor, landlord Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames What remedies are open the freeholder should you are in breach of your lease terms? Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the property, or having a home office for business The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Rochdale please enquire of your lawyer in advance of your conveyancing in Rochdale.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Rochdale - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    This information is important as a) areas could result in problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have all the details Plenty Rochdale leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for maintenance of the building levied by the freeholder. Where you buy the property you will have to meet this amount, usually periodically throughout the year. This can vary from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large communal grounds. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent for you to pay annual, normally this is not a large amount, say approximately £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because on occasion it could be many hundreds of pounds. It is important to be aware whether redecorating or some other major work is due shortly to be shared by the leasehold owners and will materially increase the the maintenance fees or result in a one off payment.

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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

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rochdale but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Matthew Montgomery & Co, 9-13 Water Street, OL16 1TL
  • Alfred Ledger & Sons , Property Lawyers, OL16 1QA
  • Shanley Wright , Property Lawyers, OL16 1DZ
  • Title Transfer Property Lawyers, 71-75 Featherstall Road, OL15 8JZ
  • Kirkham Conveyancing Services Limited, 74 Rochdale Road, OL2 6QJ

Planning law solicitors in Rochdale regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rochdale with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on development on contaminated land
  • 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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