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Reasons to use our Whitworth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Whitworth is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 The practices listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Whitworth has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Our site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Whitworth will be conducted by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Whitworth property deals can be made a lot more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whitworth since January 2025*

Sale

of detached residence property, Station Road, OL12 8RT completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £220,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of apartment Jacob Bright Mews OL12 6JF, at purchase consideration of £115,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of apartment David Street OL13 0TT, at buying amount of £100,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of flat Aberley Fold OL15 9LU, at purchase amount of £270,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whitworth

My Conveyancer in Whitworth is not listed on the The Mortgage Works Conveyancing Panel. Is it possible for me to use my prefered solicitor even though they are not on the The Mortgage Works list of approved lawyers?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Whitworth lawyers but The Mortgage Works will need to use a lawyer on their list of acceptable firms. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing fees as well as cause delays.
  2. Get an alternative solicitor to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are The Mortgage Works approved.
  3. Try to convince your The Mortgage Works solicitor to seek to join the The Mortgage Works panel

We are planning to move home in July. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Whitworth. Conveyancing firm was organised prior to coming across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your estate agent but this should only happen once the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. You will need to tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Whitworth or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Whitworth.

We are buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Whitworth. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal investigations on the property include enquiries to ascertain if these works are allowed?

Your conveyancer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Whitworth can on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of alterations or require the permission of a 3rd party. Many additions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Can I be sure that the Whitworth conveyancing solicitor on the Santander panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Whitworth getting recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

What can a local search reveal about the property we're buying in Whitworth?

Whitworth conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Searchflow The local search is essential in every Whitworth conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Whitworth is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Whitworth are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Whitworth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Whitworth may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

My partner has recommend that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Whitworth. Do I follow his guidance?

No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Whitworth. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Whitworth ?

The majority of houses in Whitworth are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Whitworth so you should seriously consider looking for a Whitworth conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Whitworth - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    Where a Whitworth lease has fewer than eighty years it will impact the salability of the property. It is worth checking with your bank that they are happy with residual term of the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will probably require a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would be be obliged to have been the owner of the premises for 24 months in order to be eligible to extend the lease. Its a good idea to discover as much as possible regarding the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters such as the cleanliness of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of them. Finally, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Whitworth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lancashire Law Ltd, 501 Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8QN
  • Whitestone Solicitors Limited, Whitestone House, 2 West Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2EN
  • Jackson Brierley Hudson Stoney Incorporating A.h. Sutcliffe & Co, The Old Parsonage, 2 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1AP
  • Ast Hampsons Llp, 128 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LA
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Whitworth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Whitworth specialising in commercial conveyancing in Whitworth. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Lancashire Law Ltd, 501 Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8QN
  • Whitestone Solicitors Limited, Whitestone House, 2 West Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2EN
  • Jackson Brierley Hudson Stoney Incorporating A.h. Sutcliffe & Co, The Old Parsonage, 2 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1AP
  • Ast Hampsons Llp, 128 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LA
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Whitworth regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Whitworth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Title Transfer Property Lawyers, 71-75 Featherstall Road, OL15 8JZ
  • Shanley Wright , Property Lawyers, OL16 1DZ
  • Matthew Montgomery & Co, 9-13 Water Street, OL16 1TL
  • Alfred Ledger & Sons , Property Lawyers, OL16 1QA
  • Angela Viney Conveyancing Services, 8 Rochdale Road, OL14 5AA

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

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