Conveyancing in Litherland
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Litherland, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Litherland and throughout Sefton with buying, selling, 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 Litherland
A town in Merseyside, Litherland is known for its strong community spirit, and the nearby Crosby Beach. Litherland is well-served by bus routes to Liverpool. Litherland has a population of approximately 22,000.
Council Tax in Litherland (2023/24)
Litherland is in Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,486.74 |
| B | £1,734.53 |
| C | £1,982.32 |
| D | £2,230.11 |
| E | £2,725.69 |
| F | £3,221.27 |
| G | £3,716.85 |
| H | £4,460.22 |
What does a Litherland conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction, and guides you through the legal side of the transaction. Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the contract of sale, and complete any post-sale actions, such as paying Stamp Duty.
Litherland conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for flood risk and historic industrial activity.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank.
Lender panel approval means your solicitor can act for your lender.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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We can also help Litherland buyers with the legal work for:
When you purchase a home in a conservation area, your conveyancer will check for restrictive covenants, which could include area consents or footpath rights. Conservation areas in Litherland and across the Sefton local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be very involved. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and marriage value issues.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
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Selling property in Litherland
When selling a Litherland property, your lawyer will compile key documents, including the draft contract and property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, overcoming hurdles such as missing building regulations and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, the solicitor will help make sure your sale completes quickly.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, it can take much more time to complete the legal work on a leasehold house or flat, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's conveyancer must review several leasehold-related documents, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. Delays are usually the result of the time needed by your lawyer to get these documents together.
Your solicitor should commence this as soon as possible, because this paperwork could take several weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent 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 conveyancing in Litherland
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You will need to verify the remortgage solicitor you have picked is an approved member of your lender's panel before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Bank of Ireland or taking out a capped mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity in Litherland
Whether you are tax planning for the future, buying out the equity of a joint owner or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you'll need a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity. Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Litherland conveyancing fees?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Solicitors' fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they carry out during your transaction.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check for hidden costs
Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher final bill.
