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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap factory-type firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Royton

Reasons to use our Royton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Royton are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Royton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 Royton solicitors work in partnership with Royton estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors are based in Royton - if so sets of solicitors will be familiar
  • 4 Royton property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Royton since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Royton

Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Royton who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a loan from Santander. It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper internet property lawyer?

The estimate fees appear a little high. If you you were to look around you might reduce the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the assistance the firm gave you mightcome to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to enquire the solicitor can also act for Santander. You can employ our search tool to locate a Royton conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Royton.

Please could you recommend a Bank of Scotland sanctioned Royton conveyancing practice finish our house move within 28 days? Am I best advised to unstruct a local Royton practice or a nationwide conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Royton conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Royton. Approach two or three firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your requirements together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on speed. Select the one that you trust.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Royton? Is this really necessary?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the ID of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing instruction. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign should confirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you refuse to supply identification documents, your lawyer would not be able to act for you.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Royton for our house move. Our financial adviser has since advised us that our mortgage company The Royal Bank of Scotland won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

Mortgage Companies ordinarily imposes restrictions either the type or the volume of conveyancing solicitors on their approved list of lawyers. Typical examples of such criteria being that a law practice must have two or more partners. As well as restricting the type of firm, some have limited the number of solicitor practices they use to act for them. You should note that The Royal Bank of Scotland have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of The Royal Bank of Scotland Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the rationalisation of solicitor panels since 2008 even though there remains mixed opinions concerning the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Figures from the Land Registry indicate that hundreds of law firms, including some in or near Royton only carry out a couple conveyances a year.

I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of delay in Royton house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Royton.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Royton and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Royton is one of our numerous locations in which the firms we work with have offices

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Royton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Colin Ashworth & Co, Beal House, Beal Lane, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8PB
  • Maya Solicitors, 42a Horsedge Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SH
  • Coupland Cavendish Limited, Lancashire House, 12 Church Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • Scott Hyman & Co, Lancashire House, Winters Court, 12 Church Lane, Ol1 3an, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • Mellor & Jackson Solicitors Ltd, 8 Church Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AP

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Royton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Royton with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Colin Ashworth & Co, Beal House, Beal Lane, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8PB
  • Maya Solicitors, 42a Horsedge Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SH
  • Scott Hyman & Co, Lancashire House, Winters Court, 12 Church Lane, Ol1 3an, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • Mellor Hargreaves, 11 King Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1DW
  • Norcross Lees & Riches, 19 Queen Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1RD

Typically, Royton conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the solicitor representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to supplemental questions from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

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

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