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Reasons to use our Whaley Bridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Regardless other companies inform you it could be important to visit your lawyer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 2 The practices shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Whaley Bridge is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Whaley Bridge property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Whaley Bridge conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 5 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whaley Bridge since December 2024*

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Bings Road, SK23 7ND completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £400,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Transfer

of apartment Buxton Road SK23 7JE, at buying consideration of £167,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Acquisition

of apartment Cotton Close SK23 7GG, acquired for £312,500. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Conveyance

of flat Buxton Road SK23 7PX, acquired for £209,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whaley Bridge

My partner and I are approaching an exchange on a house in Whaley Bridge and my parents have sent the 10% deposit to my solicitor. I am now told that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the mortgage company about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your property lawyer is obliged to clarify with mortgage company to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only reveal this to your lender if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to to identify firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in Whaley Bridge?

We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Whaley Bridge?

There are two types of lawyers who can carry out conveyancing in Whaley Bridge namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are required to execute Whaley Bridge conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally administered and that the necessary procedures should be accurately attended to.

I am assisting my step-mother sell her property in Whaley Bridge. Will the conveyancer arrange an EPC or it is for me to see to?

Following the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates became a mandatory component of moving property. An energy assessment must be to hand before the property is put on the market. This is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers normally organise. If you are instructing a Whaley Bridge conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable Whaley Bridge assessors

Can I be sure that the Whaley Bridge conveyancing solicitor on the Leeds Building Society panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Whaley Bridge obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Whaley Bridge and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Whaley Bridge. We have lived in Whaley Bridge for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £195,000 and found one near me in Whaley Bridge I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Whaley Bridge suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage that many years will be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I have been advised by numerous estate agents in Whaley Bridge to select a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your site over another?

We refuse to give any commission for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Whaley Bridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Leathems Solicitors, 12 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7LP
  • Woods, 15 Buxton Old Road, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2BB
  • Nightingales Solicitors Limited, 127 Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8DX
  • Jones Law Partnership, 11 Market Street, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7AA
  • Whiting & Mason, 17-19 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6BD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Whaley Bridge regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Whaley Bridge practicing in commercial conveyancing in Whaley Bridge. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Leathems Solicitors, 12 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7LP
  • Woods, 15 Buxton Old Road, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2BB
  • Nightingales Solicitors Limited, 127 Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8DX
  • Jones Law Partnership, 11 Market Street, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7AA
  • Whiting & Mason, 17-19 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6BD

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Whaley Bridge?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Whaley Bridge. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself 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.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Be supplied with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Whaley Bridge about your conveyancing in Whaley Bridge.

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

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