Conveyancing Solicitors Serving Blackburn and Burnley
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest things most people do, and it helps to have a solicitor who knows the area. Abbey Court Solicitors is based on Abbey Street in Accrington, between Blackburn and Burnley, and we act for buyers and sellers in both towns and the villages around them. Whether you are buying your first home, moving up the ladder, selling a family property or investing, our conveyancing team will explain each step in plain English and keep you updated until completion.
How we help buyers and sellers in Blackburn and Burnley
- Buying a home: we check the title, review the contract and the results of your searches, raise questions with the seller’s solicitor, and report back before you exchange. See our guide to buying or selling a property.
- Selling a home: we prepare the contract and property information, deal with your buyer’s solicitor, and arrange for any mortgage to be repaid from the sale proceeds.
- Buy-to-let: if you are buying as a landlord, our buy-to-let team can advise on the legal points that matter to investors.
- Auction purchases: auctions move quickly and the legal checks need to be done before you bid. Read about our auction conveyancing service, or our step-by-step guide for auction buyers.
- Transfers of equity: if you are adding or removing a name on a property, for example after a marriage, divorce or inheritance, we can explain how a transfer of equity works.
What is different about a local property transaction
Every conveyancing matter follows the same legal steps, but the detail depends on the property and where it is. When you buy in Blackburn or Burnley, your searches will include a local authority search, which is dealt with by the relevant council, as well as drainage and environmental searches. Depending on the location of the property, other searches such as a coal mining report may also be recommended. Older properties, extensions and conversions deserve extra attention too, so we check that planning permission and building regulation approval are in place for any work that has been done.
Because we work in this area every day, we are used to the local councils and the way searches are returned, and we can tell you what to expect rather than leaving you guessing.
Our conveyancing process, step by step
- Instruction and checks: you give us your details and identification, and we confirm how the purchase or sale is being funded.
- Contract and title: we draft or review the contract and examine the title to the property.
- Searches and enquiries: we order the searches and raise enquiries with the other side, then explain anything that needs your attention.
- Report and exchange: once you are happy, contracts are exchanged and a completion date is fixed.
- Completion: funds are transferred, you receive the keys, and we deal with the Land Registry and any stamp duty paperwork afterwards.
Timescales depend on the chain, your lender and the searches, so we will talk you through what to expect for your own move. Our guide to how long conveyancing takes explains what affects the timeline.
Understanding the costs
Conveyancing costs usually fall into three parts: our legal fee, disbursements such as search and Land Registry fees that we pay on your behalf, and tax where it applies, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax for buyers. We set these out clearly at the start so there are no surprises. You can find out more on our fees page.
Why choose Abbey Court for conveyancing in Blackburn and Burnley
- A friendly, approachable team with over 50 years’ combined experience across the firm
- A named contact who keeps you informed, so you do not have to chase
- Clear explanations of the legal points, not jargon
- Experience acting for first-time buyers, sellers, landlords and investors
- An office in Accrington that is easy to reach from both Blackburn and Burnley
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a conveyancing solicitor in Blackburn or Burnley itself?
No. You can instruct any solicitor, and the legal process is the same wherever the firm is based. Many people choose a nearby firm for the convenience of meeting in person and for local knowledge. We are in Accrington, a short journey from both towns, and are happy to deal with you by phone and email as well.
What searches will I need when buying a property?
Most purchases include a local authority search, a drainage and water search and an environmental search. Depending on where the property is and what it is like, other searches may be recommended. We will explain which ones apply to you and why.
Will you act for my mortgage lender as well as for me?
Usually, yes. If you are buying with a mortgage, lenders normally require the solicitor to protect their interest as well, and we will explain what that means for you.
Can you help if I am selling a property as well as buying?
Yes. We can handle both sides for you, and coordinate the two so that they complete together where possible.
How do I get started?
Call us on 01254 385104 or send us a message through the contact page. Tell us whether you are buying or selling and where the property is, and we will explain the next steps.
Speak to our conveyancing team
If you are buying or selling in Blackburn, Burnley or the surrounding area, call Abbey Court Solicitors on 01254 385104 or get in touch online for a friendly, no-obligation conversation about your move.