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Top 5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ashton In Makerfield

  • 1 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Ashton In Makerfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 Ashton In Makerfield lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Ashton In Makerfield conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Ashton In Makerfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Ashton In Makerfield home moves can become significantly more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Ashton In Makerfield

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield

Is the fact that my conveyancer in Ashton In Makerfield is not on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?

It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the Ashton In Makerfield conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

AssumingI were to purchase a straightforward propertyin Ashton In Makerfield mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much would I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield?

The sole saving you would achieve is the disbursement for searches. The property lawyer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, communicating with the vendors solicitor, SDLT submission, register the property etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge but it will not be significant.

I am aiming to move house in May. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Ashton In Makerfield. Conveyancing firm was organised prior to coming across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the estate agent but this can only be done after the sellers lawyers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you can advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Ashton In Makerfield or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Santander. Ashton In Makerfield conveyancing solicitors were chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Santander?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Santander completed the survey? Have you informed Santander as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Santander conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

It is not clear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Ashton In Makerfield bank branch on various occasions and was told it does not affect the mortgage offer and they would lend. My Ashton In Makerfield conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Your conveyancer has to comply with the CML Handbook section two specifications for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I have justbeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Ashton In Makerfield conveyancing specialists.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Ashton In Makerfield prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ashton In Makerfield. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Ashton In Makerfield to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield for below 2k?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or call us so that we may furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ashton In Makerfield

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ashton In Makerfield with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors Ltd, Olympic House, 8 Beecham Court, Smithy Brook Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6PR
  • Alker Ball Healds, 29-33 King Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1EG
  • St Helens Law Limited, 19-27 Shaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DF
  • Vincent & Co, 13 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1SX
  • Tickle Hall Cross, Carlton Chambers, 25 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Ashton In Makerfield regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ashton In Makerfield but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Bernadette Kearns Limited, 20 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2AD
  • Tq Property Lawyers Limited, 54 Church Street, WN7 1AZ

Planning law solicitors in Ashton In Makerfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ashton In Makerfield practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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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