Conveyancing in Kirkby
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property from one owner to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Kirkby, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Kirkby and throughout Knowsley 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: Birkenhead, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral
Buying property in Kirkby
A town in Merseyside, Kirkby is known for its Kirkby Valley Golf Club, and the nearby Knowsley Safari. Kirkby has a railway station, providing links to Liverpool and Manchester. Kirkby has a population of approximately 40,000.
Council Tax in Kirkby (2023/24)
Kirkby is in Knowsley Metropolitan Borough.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,433.59 |
| B | £1,672.52 |
| C | £1,911.45 |
| D | £2,150.38 |
| E | £2,628.24 |
| F | £3,106.10 |
| G | £3,583.97 |
| H | £4,300.76 |
What does a Kirkby conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property.
The solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying SDLT.
Kirkby conveyancing solicitors could also undertake flood risk searches and checks for historic industrial contamination.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.
Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, such as Co-operative Bank, Gatehouse and Newcastle Building Society - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for buying a new build property in Kirkby is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
Your solicitor in Kirkby must be able to deal with things like dealing with fast exchange timeframes, investigating issues with drains and roads that serve the property and any other issues raised by your lender.
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Selling a property in Kirkby
For the sale of a home in Kirkby, your conveyancer will arrange all the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and the various property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The conveyancer will resolve any potential issues and respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor.Your solicitor will work with both sides, like estate agents and banks or building societies, confirming that the move completes without delay.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The conveyancing for selling leasehold houses or flats usually takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review several leasehold-related documents, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Delays are usually caused by the time it takes the seller's conveyancer to get these documents together.
Your solicitor ought to start this process even before a sale has been agreed, because this information can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage in Kirkby
The base interest rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, don't forget to double-check your solicitor's lender panel membership.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on all major banks and building societies' panels, so whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Virgin Money or taking out a home reversion mortgage from Birmingham Midshires, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity in Kirkby
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, buying out another part-owner or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you will need to work with a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Kirkby?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
A disbursement is a cost that your conveyancer must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some firms include additional fees in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing quotes.
