Conveyancing in Maghull
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Maghull, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Maghull and throughout Sefton 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 Maghull
A town in Merseyside, Maghull is known for its strong community spirit and proximity to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Maghull has a railway station, providing links to Liverpool and Ormskirk. Maghull has a population of approximately 20,000.
Council Tax in Maghull (2023/24)
Maghull 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 do Maghull conveyancing solicitors do?
During a property purchase, a conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of the transaction. Your lawyer will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts, and fulfil post-completion formalities, such as paying Stamp Duty.
Maghull conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches for flood risk and historic industrial activity.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank arranging your mortgage. If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and also cost more.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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When buying a flat or house in a conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include maintenance obligations, and missing consents for basement work. Conservation areas in Maghull and the Sefton local authority include Carr Houses, Little Crosby, Crosby Hall and West Birkdale.Buying in a conservation area
New Build
The legal work for acquiring a new build in Maghull can be more complex than the legal work required to purchase an established property.
A solicitor in Maghull will need to be qualified to handle things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, investigating road and drainage issues and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and HAPM.
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Selling a house or flat in Maghull
For the sale of a Maghull home, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, such as the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The solicitor's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's questions and addressing snags like a flying freehold.To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your lawyer will work with all parties, such as agents, lenders and landlords.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see this leasehold-related paperwork, including a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time it takes your lawyer to gather this paperwork is the common cause of such delays.
The seller's solicitor should commence this even before a sale has been agreed, because these details could take several weeks to collect if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
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Remortgage in Maghull
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (28 September, 2025)
It's imprtant that you confirm your solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are panel members for all major building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Bank of Ireland or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are tax planning for the future, transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children or changing the legal ownership structure, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor or licensed conveyancer. Your legal representative will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Maghull?
Conveyancing legal fees
The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the legal work that they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check for additional fees
Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, leading to an inflated final bill. If you are comparing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote.
