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Reasons to use our Oswestry conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Oswestry conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Oswestry conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Oswestry regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Oswestry - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Oswestry has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Oswestry

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oswestry since November 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Victoria Street, SY11 2BW completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £150,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of house property, Ambleside Road, SY11 2YJ completing on 02/12/2025 at a price of £235,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of detached residence premises, Ambleside Road, SY11 2YJ completing on 03/12/2025 at a price of £240,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Park Avenue, SY11 1AU completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £239,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oswestry

Can conveyancing in Oswestry to be done in under a month?

In the event that you are under a tight deadline to complete it is advisable to make sure that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local contacts and know-how. It is possible that they may have transacted otherhomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Oswestry conveyancing solicitor. Second, check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Oswestry conveyancing transactions are suspended or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks panel. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being delayed by an average of three weeks. It is estimated that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home sales annually. Many Oswestry conveyancing firms can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.

I am considering refinancing my property in Oswestry, does my lawyer have to be on the Clydesdale Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Clydesdale will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

My wife and I are selling our property in Oswestry and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Oswestry. Having lived in Oswestry for many years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

How does conveyancing in Oswestry differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Oswestry contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because house builders in Oswestry usually acquire 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 conveyancers 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 Oswestry or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Oswestry is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Oswestry are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Oswestry you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Oswestry may determine 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 property.

Can you set examples of specific benefits to choosing a high street property lawyer in Oswestry

Lots of house movers in Oswestry select a nearby high street lawyer so that they can visit in the event that they have problems, and to execute documents rather taking the chance in relying on the post.

We would allege that there exists a marginal benefit in using a property lawyer local to the property you are hoping to purchase, due to the knowledge of the locality and possible local concerns - nevertheless this is moot. Most conveyancers carry out their work online and could be based anywhere.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Oswestry regulated by the SRA

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

  • E M L Wilde Ltd, 39-41 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ
  • D G Foden Ltd, 39-41 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ
  • Robert Mann, 16 Salop Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NU
  • Crampton Pym & Lewis, The Poplars, 47 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PR
  • Milton Francis & Hughes, 32-36 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1AD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Oswestry regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Oswestry with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Oswestry. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • E M L Wilde Ltd, 39-41 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ
  • I Glenister Ltd, 39-41 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ
  • D G Foden Ltd, 39-41 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ
  • A C Gittins Ltd, 39-41 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ
  • Robert Mann, 16 Salop Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NU

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

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated documents
  • Sending draft papers to the lawyer acting for the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering supplemental queries from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if applicable)

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

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