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Wigan Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 September was the busiest month and June was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Wigan
  • 2 Average time frame of 53 days for registration of title in Wigan
  • 3 51% freehold and 49% leasehold conveyancing in Wigan for this year to date
  • 4 Average time from start to moving day was 78 days for conveyancing in Wigan
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Wigan conveyancing is Possessory Title

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wigan since February 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wigan

What is the ideal method for choosing a commercial conveyancing in Wigan?

Option 1 is to ask connections whom they would seek assistance from.

Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Wigan. Telephone a couple or more firms listed and request that they email you their conveyancing fee calculations and speak to the lawyer who will conduct the legal process ahead ofcommitting.

Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your personal requirements including the type of property,timings, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Resist the temptation to opt for £100 conveyancing in Wigan

We were going to get a DIP from Yorkshire BS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Yorkshire BS recommend any Wigan solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Wigan solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Yorkshire BS through the process.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Wigan. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in July 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, TSB are being pedantic. The Wigan solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but TSB are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do TSB have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that TSB have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why TSB may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

A relative recommended that where I am purchasing in Wigan I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Wigan conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Wigan around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Wigan Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Wigan Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Wigan.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Wigan?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Wigan. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

About to purchase a new build apartment in Wigan. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wigan

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

My fiance and I may need to sub-let our Wigan basement flat for a while due to a new job. We used a Wigan conveyancing firm in 2001 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time seek any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?

Even though your previous Wigan conveyancing lawyer is not around you can check your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the property. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you must seek permission via your landlord or some other party before subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet without prior permission. Such consent should not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

I acquired a leasehold flat in Wigan, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Wigan with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2090

You have 64 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £14,300 and £16,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Wigan regulated by the SRA

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

  • Alker Ball Healds, 29-33 King Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1EG
  • Simpson Heald Pearson, Suite 4, Bank Chambers, 1 Library Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1NN
  • 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

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

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Wigan but also conveyancing across 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

Planning law solicitors in Wigan regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Wigan with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Hcb Widdows Mason Limited, 3 - 5 King Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4LP

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

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