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Reasons to use our Colne conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Colne property lawyer have developed very good working relationships with Colne local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Colne.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Colne 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.
  • 3 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are located in Colne - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be less confrontational
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Colne regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Colne since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Colne

Can the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site carry out right to buy conveyancing in Colne?

We have identified plenty of conveyancing solicitors carrying out right to buy transactions Do contact us to get a costs illustration.

We note that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the RBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Colne?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Colne.

We had selected conveyancers locally in Colne on the UBS solicitor panel. They are now charging me an additional sum for the legal aspects of the UBS mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by UBS?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your solicitor may charge a fee for this. The fee is not dictated by UBS but by your Colne property lawyer. Numerous firms on the UBS panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but many firms incorporate it on their overall fee.

How can we tell if a Colne conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Colne getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

After shopping around on the internet I have found a Colne lawyer having checked that they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Bank of Ireland will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Bank of Ireland will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your property lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Colne postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Colne.

I am buying a new build flat in Colne. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Colne

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

What is different about your site and other online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Colne?

At this site get a fixed fee quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues of your conveyancing in Colne. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate kick-back deals with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest commission, not the best value conveyancing in Colne

I require the services of a bank panel solicitor in Colne. Can you assist?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Colne panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Colne are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Colne not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Colne regulated by the SRA

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

  • Farnworth Shaw, 65 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0BZ
  • Nga Solicitors, 32 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AB
  • Steele Smith Llp, 28 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AB
  • Clifford Smith & Buchanan Limited, 79-81 Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7UY
  • Roberts & Smith, 20-22 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Colne regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Colne with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Colne. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Nga Solicitors, 32 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AB
  • Steele Smith Llp, 28 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AB
  • Clifford Smith & Buchanan Limited, 79-81 Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7UY
  • Roberts & Smith, 20-22 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LB
  • Farnworth Rose Limited, 17 Kenyon Road, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5SP

Planning law solicitors in Colne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Colne practicing in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Steele & Son With Bagot Heyes, Station Chambers, 16 Fernlea Avenue, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5DP

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

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