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

Reasons to use our Westhoughton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Westhoughton lawyer have established very good working relationships with Westhoughton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Westhoughton.
  • 2 The firms shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 Westhoughton property lawyer are the key to a successful Westhoughton conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Westhoughton conveyancers work in conjunction with Westhoughton estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Westhoughton 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Westhoughton since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Westhoughton

We decided to go with a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Westhoughton today. Reviewing the Terms I noteI am responsible for charges even if the sale aborts. Would I be best advised to select an on-line firm advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Westhoughton?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to neutralise those cases that fail to complete. Also remember that such schemes rarely cover expenses such your Westhoughton conveyancing search charges.

I require conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Westhoughton. The vast majority the flats have already been disposed of. Is it really necessary to order local searches as part of conveyancing in Westhoughton?

If you getting a loan, your mortgage company will require some (many) of the searches so you'll have no choice. If not, then Westhoughton conveyancing searches are optional. Your solicitor, will ’encourage’, perhaps strongly, that you should have the searches done, but he or she is duty bound in this regard. One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with no practical issues can still throw up adverse search results. But if you demand that your lawyer to proceed without searches then your lawyer will have to follow your instructions or you will need to switch to an alternative solicitor for your conveyancing in Westhoughton.

I own a freehold property in Westhoughton yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Westhoughton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Westhoughton but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Cardiff but live in Westhoughton. My conveyancer (who is 300 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Westhoughton who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Westhoughton

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two flats in Westhoughton both have approximately fifty years unexpired on the lease term. Do I need to be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Westhoughton. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As the lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease decreases and it becomes more costly to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.

I acquired a basement flat in Westhoughton, conveyancing was carried out 5 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Westhoughton with an extended lease are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2095

With 70 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Partway through the sale of a leasehold flat in Westhoughton. Conveyancing lawyers are doing their job but we are being charged a fortune from the landlord. To date we have forked out £268 for a leasehold management pack and then a further £200 plus VAT for additional queries raised by the buyers property lawyer.

You will not have any say over the extent of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Westhoughton leasehold premises is £355. For Westhoughton conveyancing sales it is conventional for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are not duty bound to address such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at high prices disproportionate to the work involved. Regretfully there is no statute that mandates capped charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any set time frame by which they are required to provide the information.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Westhoughton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Keoghs Llp, The Parklands, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4SE
  • Swift Lawyers Limited, Bluebell Business Centre, 120 Bolton Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 9JZ
  • Aa Solicitors Ltd, 195 St Helens Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3PY
  • Ezra Elijah Law Ltd, 102 St. Helens Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3PJ
  • Knights Law Solicitors Ltd, 312 Derby Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6LF

Domestic 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 practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Westhoughton specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including 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

Neighboring Locations

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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