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Reasons to use our Northwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Northwich home moves can become a lot more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Northwich estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Northwich is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Northwich has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Northwich regulated by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Northwich since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northwich

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Northwich so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for banks carry out their communications via Royal Mail, internet or over phone calls. This enables them to carry out the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in the country. However you can see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if needed.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Northwich as I am faced with pressure to complete in less than 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Northwich the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house are lost. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Northwich 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware precisely where to look for all the suitable documentation so you can buy or dispose of your house without any difficulty. Where copies are not available, your lawyer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your premises.

How does conveyancing in Northwich differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Northwich approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because builders in Northwich usually buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Northwich or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Northwich in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not give a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Northwich. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Northwich especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Northwich.

All being well we will complete the sale of our £200,000 apartment in Northwich next week. The landlords agents has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Northwich?

Northwich conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually requires the purchaser’s lawyer submitting questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address these enquiries most will be content to do so. They are at liberty to levy a reasonable charge for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it is in excess of £800. The administration charge invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, without which the charge is not strictly payable. In reality you have little option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

Northwich Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before buying

    Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that some managing agents in Northwich ask leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for major repairs or maintenance. Who are the managing agents? This information is important as a) areas could result in problems in the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to know about it

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Northwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Personal Injury Practice Limited, Citadel House, Solvay Road, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4DP
  • Accident Advice Solicitors Limited, 150 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5HH
  • Moss Law Limited, 2 Castle Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AB
  • Cf Law Limited, 20 Winnington Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AF
  • Susan Howarth & Co Solicitors Ltd, 41 Chester Way, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5JE

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Northwich. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel 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 a complaint be made.
  • Have a speedy, independent and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Northwich about your conveyancing in Northwich.

Residential conveyancing in Northwich normally consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Undertaking Northwich searches for the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers prepared the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising questions with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Assessing replies supplied by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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