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If you have reached us by Googling ‘Conveyancing in Waolstenholme’ follow your intuition — you will have a better house move where you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Waolstenholme.

5 reasons to let us help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Waolstenholme

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Waolstenholme
  • 2 Waolstenholme conveyancers work in partnership with Waolstenholme estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Waolstenholme 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 would hope for.
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Waolstenholme solicitor have developed excellent working relationships with Waolstenholme local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Waolstenholme.
  • 5 Regardless other on-line conveyancers inform you it just might be necessary to attend your lawyer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Waolstenholme since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Waolstenholme

I am purchasing a garden flat in Waolstenholme. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Waolstenholme you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Waolstenholme.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for stalling in Waolstenholme house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Waolstenholme.

three months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Waolstenholme concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. 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 premises 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.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Waolstenholme in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Waolstenholme. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Waolstenholme especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Waolstenholme.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Waolstenholme for my sale. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

Anyone can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training reasons.

Our financial adviser has recommended their solicitor for my conveyancing in Waolstenholme - won’t it be advisable to just use them?

You need to establish if the estate agent is recommending a solicitor or introducing to a conveyancing practitioner. There are plenty of Waolstenholme selling agents who recommend two or three Waolstenholme conveyancing firms and get nothing from it.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Waolstenholme regulated by the SRA

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

  • Isherwood & Hose, 6, Market Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4NB
  • Hardman & Whittles, 25 Market Place, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1JY
  • Jackson Brierley Hudson Stoney Incorporating A.h. Sutcliffe & Co, The Old Parsonage, 2 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1AP
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH
  • Lancashire Law Ltd, 501 Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8QN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Waolstenholme regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Waolstenholme specialising in commercial conveyancing in Waolstenholme. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Isherwood & Hose, 6, Market Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4NB
  • Hardman & Whittles, 25 Market Place, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1JY
  • Jackson Brierley Hudson Stoney Incorporating A.h. Sutcliffe & Co, The Old Parsonage, 2 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1AP
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH
  • Lancashire Law Ltd, 501 Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8QN

Planning law solicitors in Waolstenholme regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Waolstenholme practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • 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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