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Hardman & Whittles

Solicitors

Established 1879

Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No: 556529



Telephone: 01706 369027

25 Market Place, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1JY

DX 13975 HEYWOOD

Email: david.whittles@btconnect.com


Hardman & Whittles Solicitors announce that after 29 years’ service, David Whittles will retire from practice on 31st March 2022.

 

After serving the local community since 1879, Hardman & Whittles are placing our trust in our neighbours, Waldron & Schofield of 25 York Street, Heywood, OL10 4NN to take over the business on Friday 1st April 2022. They will continue to provide the excellent level of service our clients have come to know us for. All existing Wills and Title Deeds will transfer to their office.


For all enquiries, please contact contact@waldronandschofield.com

 

From David and the team, we would like to offer our thanks for your support and wish you and your family all the very best for the future.




David Whittles qualified as a Solicitor in 1993.  He undertakes Residential and Commercial Conveyancing together with the preparation of Wills and Probate Work.


Conveyancing - How we can help


We appreciate that moving house, which is one of the most important financial transactions in life, can be a stressful and emotional experience.  David has vast experience in these matters and is supported by staff who have many years of practical experience in handling property matters.


You can rest assured that David Whittles will guide you throughout each stage carefully and efficiently, keeping you informed at all times in such a way that you will have complete peace of mind.


As a result you can be confident that everything will be dealt with by someone who knows exactly what is needed and how to achieve it and that your transaction will proceed as smoothly and as quickly as possible.



Help selling a home


We will:


Check through the Deeds and prepare the Contract for Sale.


(With your assistance) deal with any Enquiries raised by the Buyer's Solicitors.

When everything is in order, exchange Contracts and fix a Completion Date to suit you.


On completion, transfer the Deeds to the Buyer's Solicitors and repay any existing Mortgages, using the proceeds of sale, and account to you for the balance.

Help Buying a Home



We will :


Check the Contract for Sale and ensure you buy what you think you are buying.


Make Enquiries to the Seller's Solicitors and scrutinise their Replies.


Carry out all necesssary Searches.


Check your Mortgage offer and ensure the money will be available when needed.


Provide you with a detailed written Report on the property before you commit yourself.


Exchange Contracts and fix a Completion Date to suit you.


Prepare the Transfer Deed and Mortgage Deed.


On completion, transfer the funds to the Seller's Solicitors and arrange for payment of any Stamp Duty Land Tax and register the transaction at H.M. Land Registry.

Wills & Probate


Wills – How we can help

We can assist in the preparation of your Will either in the Office or with a Home Visit if required.


Probate – How we can help

This is an emotional time and we offer a considerate, careful and efficient service for you.