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Cheap conveyancing in Oldham does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Main reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Oldham

  • 1 Oldham conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Over the years Oldham conveyancer have developed very good working relationships with Oldham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Oldham.
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with Oldham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Oldham - if so sets of solicitors will be familiar
  • 5 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Oldham has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oldham since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oldham

Please could you vouch for a Bank of Scotland allowed Oldham conveyancing lawyer finish our home move within a short deadline? Am I best advised to go for a local Oldham conveyancer or a factory type conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Oldham conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Oldham. Visit a couple of law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Discuss your expectations together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on speed. Appoint the one that appears most efficient.

I require expedited conveyancing in Oldham as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Oldham the following are examples of what can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

How does conveyancing in Oldham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Oldham approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because house builders in Oldham usually acquire the site, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Oldham or who has acted in the same development.

How simple is it to switch firm as I have to appoint a firm on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Oldham round the corner but she is not approved by Alliance & Leicester

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Oldham on the Alliance & Leicester panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Oldham. Using search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Oldham.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Oldham for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

My lender have just issued us with a mortgage offer. We are using a high street conveyancer in Oldham yesterday. Today, our financial adviser phoned to advise us that the bank said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their 'approved list'. As novices, we had no idea that the mortgage company had a say Is this legal?

You are permitted to appoint any conveyancing solicitor you wish to appoint including the said conveyancer in Oldham nevertheless if they are not on the your lender's approved list you must incur an extra fee so the bank can appoint their own solicitors as well to protect their interest. On occasion it is possible your solicitor may apply to get added to the mortgage company list of approved firms. Do make the most of internet search facilities such as lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in Oldham on the lender panel. You can go into your high street mortgage company branch in Oldham. They can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Oldham on the approved list.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Oldham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Oldham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Oldham. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Wrigley Claydon Solicitors, 29-33 Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1HH
  • Mellor & Jackson Solicitors Ltd, 8 Church Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AP
  • Scott Hyman & Co, Lancashire House, Winters Court, 12 Church Lane, Ol1 3an, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3AN
  • North Ainley, 34-36 Clegg Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1PS
  • Norcross Lees & Riches, 19 Queen Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1RD

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Oldham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Oldham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Peter Robinson & Co, 27 Queen Street, OL1 1RD
  • Kirkham Conveyancing Services Limited, 74 Rochdale Road, OL2 6QJ
  • Rose & Co Property Lawyers, 14 Warrington Street, OL6 6AS
  • Alfred Ledger & Sons , Property Lawyers, OL16 1QA
  • Matthew Montgomery & Co, 9-13 Water Street, OL16 1TL

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Oldham. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have 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 level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a timeous, objective and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Oldham.

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

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