Dependable Conveyancing Solicitors in Liverpool
Buying a house can be a stressful time. Whether you are a first time buyer, an experienced purchaser or an investor, the process is intricate and can be complicated. With this in mind, it is essential that you seek assistance from an experienced legal professional.
To get the support you need, call 0151 236 8871 or book a call with our legal experts.
Buying a house without the help of a qualified conveyancer is a big risk that can result in a multitude of legal problems. It is important to understand the various stages of buying a house along with the conveyancing process.
What are the stages of buying a house?
- Search for a property
- Arrange a viewing at the property of your choice. It is advised that you view the property a number of times and at different times of the day before making a decision whether to buy
- Make an offer
- The sale gets agreed (you will receive a Memorandum of Sale to confirm this)
- Find a conveyancing solicitor
- Commission a survey. Depending on the type of property you are buying, discuss the options on whether to have a Home Buyer’s Report or Full Structural Survey
- Complete your mortgage application
- Mortgage valuation (confirms that the property is worth the money you are lent by the mortgage lender)
- The conveyancing process is carried out – see this document for information on the conveyancing process
- When all investigations have been completed you will sign the documents, agree on a completion date and exchange contracts
- Completion takes place on the date agreed in the contract
How can our specialist Conveyancing Solicitors help?
When selecting a property to purchase, there are a multitude of key checks and legal work that must be carried out. We are able to provide advice and support whilst overseeing the conveyancing process for you.
Our team will make sure the seller actually owns the property and will examine the title to the property to ensure that it does not include any adverse conditions which might affect your enjoyment of the house. To ensure the transaction runs as efficiently as possible, we will liaise with the seller’s conveyancer to obtain as much information about the property as we can.
With the help of our expert team, the process of buying a house can run smoothly from start to finish. On the completion day, we will deal with all the necessary legal formalities to ensure that you are able to concentrate on the move and enjoy your new house.
What is the conveyancing process?
The transfer of property from one person to another. This can be selling, buying, transferring from joint names to sole name and vice versa or taking a mortgage over a property.
How long does conveyancing take?
This varies depending on the type of property (house, apartment/flat) and whether it is freehold or leasehold. The period can usually be between 6 and 12 weeks. Leasehold transactions usually take longer as more information is needed from third parties such as the freeholders or management companies.
How much does conveyancing cost?
This will again vary depending on the price of the property. An estimate of fees can be obtained either online by answering some simple questions or by contacting a member of our property team on 0151 236 8871.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
We carry out the legal process in transferring property from one person to another and advise on any problems in relation to the ownership and the legal title. Our job is to ensure you have a good title and you will have no problems when you come to sell or take a mortgage over the property.