The property team of a law firm in Oldham has been shortlisted for a national award.

Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers, situated on Queen Street, said it has "something to smile about" as its team has been shortlisted for Property Team of the Year.

The seven-strong team which operates from Oldham deals with clients from all over the region but has recently become the "go-to" property experts for people across the country.

As part of the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Award, judges said they were looking for a team which operates effectively as a specialist conveyancing department within a wider firm and has been able to demonstrate success for the firm, either financially or reputationally.

The team will find out on Thursday, November, 24 at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool if they have won.

Head of Property, Victoria Marshall, said the team has had a busy time with a fluctuating property market over the past few years but are considered "power players" of the firm.

Ms Marshall added: "House purchases were our most popular service making up 48.98 per cent of work done - no doubt due to the Stamp Duty holiday, but already this year we’re seeing growth in this area.

“Sales made up 37.38 per cent of our business and recently we have more clients coming for advice on remortgaging due to the cost-of-living crisis and interest rate changes.

“A house is perhaps the most expensive purchase people make so clients deserve the best and that is what we strive to give them.

"Being recognised for our good service is the icing on the cake."