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  • 1 There is a strong possibility the the lawyers for the other party are based in Westhoughton - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Westhoughton are familiar with the local concerns specific to Westhoughton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Westhoughton since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Westhoughton

I am looking for value for money conveyancer. Do I opt for an internet conveyancer as opposed to a family Westhoughton conveyancing solicitor?

In the main conveyancing solicitors in your location will benefit from strong relationships with your local authority, which can assist with your Westhoughton conveyancing searches that your lawyer will need to carry out. It also helps if they enjoy good relationships with the Land Registry overseeing your area Westhoughton, other property lawyers in the neighbourhood and Westhoughton Estate Agents.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need this when buying a property in Westhoughton? or I am told that there is an ancient law that means some owners of property living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Westhoughton?

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you can assume that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Westhoughton to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Westhoughton I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Westhoughton in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Westhoughton. I happened to stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Westhoughton. Before diving in I require certainty as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Westhoughton - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I inherited a leasehold flat in Westhoughton, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Westhoughton with a long lease are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2091

With only 66 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £11,400 and £13,200 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

There are numerous properties in Westhoughton on unadopted lanes. We are purchasing such a house. What are the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a property on a privately owned road?

Westhoughton conveyancing solicitors will be well versed in transacting homeson unadopted roads. Your lawyer should review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a residents association that residents make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. Where there is one, the road should be maintained and appear better than council owned.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Westhoughton

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Westhoughton specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Keoghs Llp, The Parklands, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4SE
  • Ezra Elijah Law Ltd, 102 St. Helens Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3PJ
  • Knights Law Solicitors Ltd, 312 Derby Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6LF
  • Winder Taylor Smith, Designa House,569 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6BL
  • Lex Legal Uk Limited, 271 Derby Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6LA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Westhoughton regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Westhoughton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Amity Conveyancing Limited , 17 Lee Lane, BL6 7BP
  • Tq Property Lawyers Limited, 54 Church Street, WN7 1AZ
  • Bernadette Kearns Limited, 20 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2AD

Planning law solicitors in Westhoughton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Westhoughton with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Westhoughton
  • Winder Taylor Smith, Designa House,569 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6BL
  • Hcb Widdows Mason Limited, 3 - 5 King Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4LP
  • Afg Law Limited, 20 Mawdsley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1LE
  • Nabi Solicitors, Rose Hill Works, Nelson Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2RW
  • Russell & Russell, Churchill House, Wood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1EE

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Adlington
Horwich
Hindley
Westhoughton
Leigh
Atherton
Tyldesley
Astley

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

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