Conveyancing in St Helens
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in St Helens, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped St Helens and Merseyside clients 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: Liverpool, Prescot, Sefton, Warrington and Wirral
Buying property in St Helens
St Helens in Merseyside forms part of the wider Liverpool/Birkenhead Metropolitan Area, but was historically part of a district known as West Derby, in Lancashire. It developed mainly as a centre for coal mining and glass making, but other industries included sail making, copper smelting and brewing. Glass making continues in the town. A proposal to use public and private money to invest in a redevelopment of the town was revealed by the local council who envisage a new civic and heritage quarter, an education quarter and a business quarter.
Improved rail links were also highlighted as part of the regeneration plans, connecting St Helens directly to Glasgow, Newcastle and Lancaster, as well as faster direct routes into Liverpool.
Council Tax in St Helens (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,382.45 |
| B | £1,612.86 |
| C | £1,843.27 |
| D | £2,073.68 |
| E | £2,534.50 |
| F | £2,995.31 |
| G | £3,456.13 |
| H | £4,147.36 |
What will my St Helens solicitor do?
For a house or flat purchase, a conveyancing solicitor will handle the legal aspects of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer.
They will carry out comprehensive due diligence, such as property searches, raising questions for the seller's solicitor, reviewing contracts and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
In addition to standard searches, St Helens conveyancing solicitors may also carry out searches for flood risk and historic industrial activity.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for your mortgage bank. Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor is able to represent your bank.
More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your St Helens transaction without delay.
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Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, and around 170 of which are in St Helens Borough Council. St Helens listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for buying a new build in St Helens is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancer in St Helens must be able to deal with things like squaring developer incentives with lenders, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and Foundation.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK can be complicated. The many potential complications awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and short leases.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer 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
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Selling property in St Helens
At the start of the property selling process in St Helens, your solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including property information forms and the title deeds.
Their duties entail sorting out potential snags, responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and redeeming the mortgage. Your solicitor will also coordinate with all parties, including estate agents and banks or building societies, so your transfer of ownership completes without delay.I am selling a leasehold property in St Helens - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is significantly more time-consuming than for a more straightforward freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves additional tasks on the part of conveyancing solicitors in St Helens. This can involve obtaining all relevant freeholder information, through to insurance premium details accounts.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related delays sooner, It is strongly advised that you instruct a lawyer as soon as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in St Helens
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
Verify your conveyancing solicitor is on your bank or building society's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with National Westminster Bank or taking out a flexible mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, taking over the share of another owner or gifting a home, you'll need a transfer of equity expert. Your legal representative will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in St Helens?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Conveyancing fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete for you. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check for additional fees
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
