Conveyancing Solicitors in Oldham

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Conveyancing in Oldham

Conveyancing is defined as the work a solicitor or licenced conveyancer does to transfer a property from one party to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Oldham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.

We have years of experience helping homemovers in Oldham and throughout Greater Manchester handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.

Other areas covered: Hyde, Manchester, Stalybridge and Manchester

Oldham Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Oldham

A large town in Greater Manchester, Oldham was a central hub during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it offers a variety of amenities, strong transport links, and is just a short drive from the beautiful Peak District National Park. The town has a population of approximately 96,000.

Oldham house prices

The average price paid for a property in Oldham between October and November 2024 was £202,367 (updated February 2025).

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Council Tax in Oldham (2023/24)

Band Amount
A £1,480.02
B £1,726.69
C £1,973.36
D £2,220.03
E £2,713.37
F £3,206.71
G £3,700.05
H £4,440.06

What will my Oldham solicitor do?

During the home purchase, the property lawyer will handle all the legal elements of buying a home.

They will order searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying SDLT, are completed.

Oldham conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.

Are you taking out a mortgage?

When purchasing property with a mortgage, it is standard for your solicitor to also act for the bank.

Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and incur more costs if your solicitor is not on your chosen lender's panel.

Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Oldham transaction without delay.

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We can also assist home movers in Oldham with conveyancing for:

Listed buildings

There exist around 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales, and around 550 of which are in Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Listed buildings in and around Oldham include:

  • Wall Railings And Gates To St Thomas's Churchyard, St Thomas's Circle, Oldham, Oldham
  • K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Swan Inn, The Square, Saddleworth, Oldham
  • Huddersfield Narrow Canal Milestone At Sd 987 043 Saddleworth, Grasscroft, Oldham
  • Huddersfield Narrow Canal Lock Adjacent To Ward Road Bridge, Saddleworth, Oldham
  • Huddersfield Narrow Canal Halls Bridge And Lock 20W At Sd 994 049 Saddleworth, Greenfield, Oldham

Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the obligations imposed by listed property ownership.

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Selling a house or flat in Oldham

For the sale of an Oldham home, your solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, such as the various property information forms and title deeds.

The conveyancer's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and dealing with complications like missing planning consent.

Your lawyer will work with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, so your move completes without a hitch.

I am selling a leasehold property in Oldham - what do I need to know?

The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is much more involved than for a freehold house.

The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Oldham must carry out additional legal work, for example obtaining the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of planned major works.

In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is recommended that the vendor contact a lawyer as early in the process as possible, and potentially before marketing the property,.

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Remortgage conveyancing in Oldham

The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (17 February, 2025)

Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, you should always confirm your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel status.

Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Bank of Ireland or taking out a 3-year tracker rate from Holmesdale Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.

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Transfer of equity in Oldham

If you intend to make changes to the ownership of a property, whether you are adding one or more people to the deeds, dealing with inheritance tax planning or giving a property to a family member, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.

Your property lawyer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.

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How much does conveyancing cost in Oldham?

When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:

Conveyancing legal fees

These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the work they carry out on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.

Disbursements

A disbursement is a cost that your lawyer must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a managing agent information pack.

Check what's included in your conveyancing quote

Watch out for additional charges, when comparing quotes. Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill.

Article by Completely Moved authors

The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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