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Cheap conveyancing in Swinton does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Main reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Swinton

  • 1 Swinton conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Swinton - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Swinton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Swinton conveyancers work in conjunction with Swinton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Swinton has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swinton since December 2024*

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of apartment Godlee Drive M27 0JD, at buying price of £227,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced premises, Reedmaker Place, M27 9LN completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £265,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Pine Grove, M27 0LH completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £253,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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of house property, The Gateways, M27 6LA completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £196,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swinton

Would the conveyancing solicitors Indexed on your site execute auction conveyancing in Swinton?

There are a few auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Swinton is just one of the many locations where our lawyers have a presence.

Are the Swinton conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the HSBC conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by HSBC?

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

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Swinton but how do I know who's good?

Do not opt for the cheapest Swinton conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Swinton. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Kent Reliance have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that your lender is Kent Reliance your lawyer must check the formal requirements outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease does not comply with these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Swinton.

Coventry BS have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a property in Swinton has been agreed to, now what?

Your property agent will need to know who your solicitors are (be sure the lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Contact Coventry BS or your financial adviser and finish off any outstanding forms. Coventry BS will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or owners to arrange a slot for the valuation to occur. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight to get a mortgage offer. Coventry BS will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Swinton.

I have todayfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Swinton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Swinton conveyancing specialists.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Swinton before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Swinton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Swinton it reveals numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Swinton or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Swinton differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three fee calculations from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to increase.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Swinton

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Swinton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Rothwell And Evans Limited, The Old Brewery House, 1 Station Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 6AH
  • Ogden Lyles & Fox, 32 Wellington Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0SP
  • Metcalfe Johnston Mccormick, 88-90 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0DA
  • Hcb Berry & Berry Limited, 1-5 Longley Road, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, Lancashire, M28 3JB
  • Widdows Pilling & Co, The Manse, 2b Memorial Road, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, Lancashire, M28 3AQ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Swinton regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Swinton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Conveyancing Expert Limited, 117 Chorley Road, M27 4AA
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 3rd Floor Lee House, M1 5RR
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 2nd Floor, Churchgate House, M1 6EU

Planning law solicitors in Swinton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Swinton with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Mary Monson Solicitors Limited, 87 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 4AA
  • Read Roper & Read, 11th Floor, Alberton House, St. Marys Parsonage, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2WJ
  • Berrymans Lace Mawer Llp, Kings House, 42 King Street West, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2NU
  • Dwf Llp, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3AA
  • Berg, 35 Peter Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5BG

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

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