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Reasons to use our Widnes conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Widnes is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Widnes property deals can be made significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 No matter what any other sites inform you it may be important to attend your conveyancer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include the postman into the equation.
  • 4 This site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Widnes will be carried out by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 5 Experience means that Widnes conveyancer have established very good working relationships with Widnes local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Widnes.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Widnes since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Widnes

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Widnes next Thursday. My conveyancer now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the lender. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Widnes.

We are purchasing a flat in Widnes. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On completion day we will need to deposit our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Principality. Widnes conveyancing lawyers were appointed. How long does it take for Principality to issue the offer to the lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Principality done the valuation? Have you advised Principality as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Principality conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I have paid off my mortgage with UBS. I assume I don't need a Widnes lawyer on the UBS panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your UBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the UBS mortgage from the register. UBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where UBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. UBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your UBS mortgage has been paid off.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require chancel insurance when buying a property in Widnes? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some homeowners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Widnes?

Unless a previous purchase of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors delivering conveyancing in Widnes to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I am selling my house. My previous lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Widnes if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Widnes. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

In scouring the web for the term conveyancing in Widnes it brings up many solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Widnes or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Widnes vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four estimates from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to rise.

My friend mentioned that before selecting a conveyancing lawyer they must be approved by your lender. I am first time buyer with but I have an offer in principle from HSBC and I already have a local conveyancing solicitor in Widnes at the ready. Does Santander need an approved conveyancer to be instructed? If so, where do I find that list for my conveyancing in Widnes?

You need to instruct a solicitor that is on the Santander panel. Simply ring your preferred Widnes conveyancing solicitor and ask if they are on the Santander panel. If they are not on the panel you have a couple of choices open to you here:

  • Complete the deal with your preferred Widnes property lawyer but Santander will need to retain a conveyancing practitioner on their approved panel. This will result in additional fees together with potential delay.
  • Get a fresh conveyancing practitioner to conduct the conveyancing, ensuring that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel.
  • Appeal to your conveyancer to apply to join the mortgage company panel.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Widnes regulated by the SRA

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

  • Forster Dean Limited, First Floor, Old Town Hall, Victoria Square, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QZ
  • Byrne Frodsham & Co, 1-3 Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EB
  • Nyland & Beattie, 61-63 Albert Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6JS
  • Jones Robertson, 131 Albert Rd, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6LF
  • Bell Lamb & Joynson, Halton 5 Office Centre, Halton Lea, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2FT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Widnes regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Widnes with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Widnes. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Byrne Frodsham & Co, 1-3 Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EB
  • Simply Social Housing Limited, Oid Bank House, 1a Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EA
  • Nyland & Beattie, 61-63 Albert Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6JS
  • Jones Robertson, 131 Albert Rd, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6LF
  • Bell Lamb & Joynson, Halton 5 Office Centre, Halton Lea, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2FT

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Widnes but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Holbrook & Co , 7 Palmyra Square South, WA1 1BL
  • Dickensons Property Lawyers, 23 Museum Street, WA1 1JA

Neighboring Locations

Prescot
Whiston
Rainhill
Widnes
Runcorn
Frodsham

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

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