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Top 5 reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Northwich

  • 1 Northwich property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 Northwich solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Northwich home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Northwich has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal connections with Northwich selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Northwich are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Northwich and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Northwich since June 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northwich

As someone unfamiliar with conveyancing in Northwich what is the number one tip you can impart concerning the ownership transfer in Northwich

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Northwich and elsewhere in Cheshire is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the house moving process. For example, the seller, estate agent and even potentially your mortgage company. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Northwich should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

We are witnessing a distinct increase in the "blame" culture- someone must be blamed for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your conveyancer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Northwich

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Northwich namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can administer conveyancing services that required to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to execute Northwich conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that the necessary steps will be accurately followed.

Can I be sure that the Northwich conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Northwich obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. 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 advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

At last I have had an offer on a flat in Northwich accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have offered on on an apartment, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Northwich. What do I do now? When do I get the mortgage application with TSB started?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Northwich conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should check that your solicitor is on the TSB approved list. Regarding the next steps this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market many buyers will apply for a home loan with TSB and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancer to move forward with the conveyancing in Northwich.

I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Northwich for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out 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 Northwich conveyancing specialists.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Northwich is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Northwich are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Northwich you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Northwich may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Northwich and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to provides protection to business tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Northwich

Is it true that a Northwich conveyancing company has court proceedings brought against them by clients for not carrying out the right conveyancing searches?

Our attention has not be brought to such a Northwich conveyancing matter but according to a recent report, clients buying a home in Cumbria successfully won a claim against their conveyancer as a consequence of development plans to construct a wind farm failing to be identified in conveyancing searches.

Where you are buying in Northwich It is essential that your lawyer purchase all Northwich conveyancing searches needed making sure that you have relevant and up to date information before buying a home in Northwich.

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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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Northwich regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Northwich with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Northwich. This will likely include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Personal Injury Practice Limited, Citadel House, Solvay Road, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4DP
  • 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

Residential in Northwich is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Northwich conveyancing searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers received from the owner’s lawyer
  • Submitting questions with the seller’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Analysing replies prepared by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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