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Widnes Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Widnes
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £2,016
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 Percentage of cases in Widnes that are buy to let is 26%
  • 5 77% freehold and 23% leasehold conveyancing in Widnes for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Widnes since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Widnes

I need some expedited conveyancing in Widnes as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Widnes the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I moved into my apartment on 8 May and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Widnes advises it should be concluded in less than a month. Are transfers in Widnes uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Widnes registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any third persons or bodies. As of today in the region of three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Historically registration is effected once the new owner is living at the premises therefore post completion formalities is not usually an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Widnes differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Widnes approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Widnes typically buy the land, 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 Widnes or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Widnes I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Widnes suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

I'm remortgaging my current house to a buy to let loan with Britannia and intend to use the remaining equity towards further house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Widnes. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are your lawyer should be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and communicate your desired outcome and requirements.

How do I find a Widnes conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to twentykilometers to attend the conveyancer.

Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel search on this page. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Widnes and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Widnes. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the bank solicitor panel.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Widnes

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Widnes with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Simply Social Housing Limited, Oid Bank House, 1a Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EA
  • Nyland & Beattie, 61-63 Albert Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6JS
  • Jones Robertson, 131 Albert Rd, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6LF
  • Primas Law Limited, Cinnabar Court, 5300 Daresbury Park, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4GE
  • Gary Williams Solicitors Limited, Grasmere House, 155 Leathers Lane, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 1XG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Widnes regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Widnes specialising in commercial conveyancing in Widnes. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Byrne Frodsham & Co, 1-3 Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EB
  • Simply Social Housing Limited, Oid Bank House, 1a Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EA
  • Nyland & Beattie, 61-63 Albert Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6JS
  • Jones Robertson, 131 Albert Rd, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6LF
  • Bell Lamb & Joynson, Halton 5 Office Centre, Halton Lea, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2FT

Typically, Widnes conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Ordering Widnes searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers received from the vendor’s lawyer
  • Raising questions with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Considering the replies given by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Prescot
Whiston
Rainhill
Widnes
Runcorn
Frodsham

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

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