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Reasons to use our Ashton under Lyne conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Ashton under Lyne conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Ashton under Lyne
  • 2 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Ashton under Lyne estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Experience means that Ashton under Lyne conveyancer have developed excellent connections with Ashton under Lyne local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Ashton under Lyne.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Ashton under Lyne
  • 5 Regardless alternative sites tell you it just might be important to attend your lawyer to sign contracts. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne

Having been suggested to visit your service we were about to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Ashton under Lyne found on your site but have come across some other quotes via the web appear less expensive – how come?

There are hundreds of conveyancers advertising theoretically looks to be very low prices. You should give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the quality of the legal work. Some hide extras deep into the terms of business. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne will notdo this.

Can the conveyancing practitioners to be found on your site carry out auction conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne?

There are a few niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Ashton under Lyne is one of the many areas of where our lawyers have a presence.

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Ashton under Lyne but how do I know who's good?

We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Ashton under Lyne conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Ashton under Lyne

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Ashton under Lyne and Solicitor partnerships in Ashton under Lyne offering conveyancing We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. They may both also handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Principality. Ashton under Lyne conveyancing lawyers are chosen. How long does it take for Principality to forward the offer to the lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Principality conducted the survey? 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 completed on my house on 12 September and the transaction details is yet to be registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Ashton under Lyne advises it would be registered in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Ashton under Lyne uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any third persons or bodies. Currently roughly 80% of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Registration is effected after the buyer has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not usually an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and found one close by in Ashton under Lyne I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Ashton under Lyne in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the property agent informed us that the seller will only move forward if we use the agent's chosen solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to appoint your own,trusted Ashton under Lyne conveyancing firm - not the ones that will provide the negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing figures set by senior management.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ashton under Lyne regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ashton under Lyne practicing in commercial conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Smith & Tetley, 23-25 Booth Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7LF
  • Dwyers Solicitors, 176 Stamford Street Central, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7LR
  • Rupert Wood & Son, 60-66 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6DE
  • Bromleys Solicitors Llp, 50 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6XL
  • Sleigh & Son, 112-114 Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 7AA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Ashton under Lyne regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ashton under Lyne but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Rose & Co Property Lawyers, 14 Warrington Street, OL6 6AS
  • Peter Robinson & Co, 27 Queen Street, OL1 1RD
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 2nd Floor, Churchgate House, M1 6EU
  • Countrywide Property Lawyers Limited, 3rd Floor Lee House, M1 5RR
  • Kirkham Conveyancing Services Limited, 74 Rochdale Road, OL2 6QJ

Planning law solicitors in Ashton under Lyne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ashton under Lyne practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Brindle & Yam Solicitors, First Floor, 50 Faulkner Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4FH
  • Chung & Co, 58-60 George Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4HF
  • Gunnercooke Llp, 53 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ
  • Jrb Law Limited, 42 Ricroft Road, Compstall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5JR
  • Berg, 35 Peter Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 5BG

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

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