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Littleborough Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Littleborough
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £1,565
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 December was the busiest month and March was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Littleborough
  • 5 Average time from start to moving day was 263 days for conveyancing in Littleborough

Examples of recent conveyancing in Littleborough since June 2022*

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Conveyance

of apartment Featherstall Road OL15 8NY, purchased for £147,500. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of house property, Sawley Avenue, OL15 9JB completing on 08/07/2022 at a price of £150,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Purchase

of flat Rose Avenue OL15 8QJ, sold for £247,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of terraced residence, Chichester Close, OL15 8QL completing on 05/07/2022 at a price of £170,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Littleborough

I am nearing an exchange on a house in Littleborough and my parents have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancer. I am now informed that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my conveyancer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the bank he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the lender about my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for this now to be an issue?

The conveyancing practitioner is obliged to check with mortgage company to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only report this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Littleborough. I need to find out whether they are on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel. Can you assist?

The first thing you should do is call your solicitor and enquire if they can act for the lender. Alternatively you can call Bank of Scotland who may be able to assist.

I am buying a new build apartment in Littleborough. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Littleborough

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and found one round the corner in Littleborough I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Littleborough suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you require a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass 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 solicitor about this.

In surfing the world wide web for the term cheap conveyancing in Littleborough it shows results of many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The best method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so seek the guidance of friends and family who have purchased a property in Littleborough or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Littleborough vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of three costs illustrations from different conveyancers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the charges are assured not to rise.

My husband and I plan to buy our first property in Littleborough. Conveyancing practitioner has been appointed. The mortgage adviser suggested that a survey is not needed as the property was only constructed 22 years ago.

The bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the premises is over 10 years old the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may suffice. They will highlight any apparent issues and suggest additional investigation if relevant. Where there are any indications of problems obtain a full Building Survey from the beginning.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Littleborough regulated by the SRA

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

  • Whitestone Solicitors Limited, Whitestone House, 2 West Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2EN
  • Ast Hampsons Llp, 128 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LA
  • Hudson & Taylor, 19 Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1NS
  • Jackson Brierley Hudson Stoney Incorporating A.h. Sutcliffe & Co, The Old Parsonage, 2 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1AP
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Littleborough regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Littleborough practicing in commercial conveyancing in Littleborough. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Whitestone Solicitors Limited, Whitestone House, 2 West Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2EN
  • Ast Hampsons Llp, 128 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1LA
  • Hudson & Taylor, 19 Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1NS
  • Jackson Brierley Hudson Stoney Incorporating A.h. Sutcliffe & Co, The Old Parsonage, 2 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1AP
  • Molesworths Bright Clegg, Octagon House, 25-27 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1RH

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Littleborough?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Littleborough. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a speedy, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Littleborough.

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

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