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Reasons to use our Wigan conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Wigan 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 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Wigan regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Wigan and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Wigan has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Regardless alternative lawyers may claim it could be important to visit your solicitor to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wigan since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wigan

Much to our surprise we have been informed by our lender that my Wigan property lawyer is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure if this is correct?

The first thing you need to do is to call your Wigan lawyer directly. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Wigan conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.

Please could you vouch for a Clydesdale approved Wigan conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to choose a local Wigan practice or a web based conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Wigan conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Wigan. Go in to a couple of law practices and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Discuss your expectations together with the reasons and get a commitment on speed. Choose the one that you are most comfortable with.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary reason for stalling in Wigan house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Wigan.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Wigan. Now, I need the files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Wigan of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Wigan prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Wigan. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Wigan to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

What makes your site different to alternative web based conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Wigan?

At this site obtain a conveyancing costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Wigan. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate kick-back deals with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the highest per referral, not the best value conveyancing in Wigan

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Wigan

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Wigan with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Alker Ball Healds, 29-33 King Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1EG
  • Vincent & Co, 13 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1SX
  • Houghton Pigot & Co, 25 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1TD
  • Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors, 26 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1TD
  • Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors Ltd, Olympic House, 8 Beecham Court, Smithy Brook Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6PR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Wigan regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Wigan specialising in commercial conveyancing in Wigan. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Alker Ball Healds, 29-33 King Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1EG
  • Platt & Fishwick, 47 King Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1DB
  • Hilton Norbury, 6-8 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2AD
  • Vincent & Co, 13 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1SX
  • Houghton Pigot & Co, 25 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1TD

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

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

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

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