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Top reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Rossendale

  • 1 The companies identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Rossendale conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Rossendale conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Rossendale governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Rossendale home moves can become significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Rossendale solicitors work in partnership with Rossendale estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rossendale since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rossendale

Can you recommend a Alliance & Leicester approved Rossendale conveyancing solicitor finish our house move within a short deadline? Am I best advised to unstruct a high street Rossendale conveyancer or a national conveyancer?

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

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

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

A friend pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Rossendale there could be a number of restrictions preventing external alterations to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Rossendale which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Rossendale should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Are all Rossendale Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing list of approved firms?

A selection of lenders now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.

Planning on purchasing a flat in Rossendale. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Rossendale conveyancer is on the RBS conveyancing panel.

Should our conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Rossendale.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors conducting conveyancing in Rossendale. There are those who buy a property in Rossendale, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that can be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Rossendale. The conventional set of property information forms supplied to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual inquiry of the seller to find out if the property has suffered from flooding. If the premises has been flooded in past and is not revealed by the vendor, then a purchaser could commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an inaccurate answer. A buyer’s solicitors may also commission an enviro report. This will disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be initiated.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Rossendale ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to give a mortgage on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Rossendale. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Rossendale to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Are the Rossendale conveyancing lawyers identified as being on the lender conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by the bank?

Rossendale firms and firms carrying out conveyancing in Rossendale themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the bank directly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rossendale regulated by the SRA

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

  • Holt & Longworth, 65 Bank Street, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7QN
  • Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall, West View, Princess Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6NW
  • Hamers, 6 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5ST
  • Stanley House Solicitors Ltd, Stanley House, 1 Stanley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6PR
  • Rosthorns Solicitors, 8 Peel Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Rossendale regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rossendale but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Redbird Conveyancing Ltd, Office 5, Market Chambers, BL0 9HT
  • Cartin Lincoln Haynes, Springfield House, BB12 6LY

Planning law solicitors in Rossendale regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rossendale with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Barlow Rowland, 18-24 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NY

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Rossendale
Bacup
Ramsbottom
Rawtenstall
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