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  • 1 The companies listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 2 Over the years Birkenhead property lawyer have developed valuable connections with Birkenhead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Birkenhead.
  • 3 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors have offices in Birkenhead - if so both parties will be less confrontational
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  • 5 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Birkenhead conveyancing can become significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Birkenhead since January 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Church Street, CH41 5EQ completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £140,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Sale

of terraced premises, Tatton Road, CH42 0HR completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £120,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Sale

of semi property, Albert Road, CH42 9NH completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £130,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Conveyance

of apartment West Knowe CH43 2NU, sold for £46,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Birkenhead

Can the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend execute auction conveyancing in Birkenhead?

We know of a few niche lawyers we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Birkenhead is one of the many locations where our lawyers have a presence.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Birkenhead? Is this really warranted?

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Birkenhead. However these days you can not proceed with any conveyancing process if you have not handing over evidence of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence as well as a council tax bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of identification it needs to be both the paper section as well as the photo card part, one is not sufficient without the other.

Verification of your source of money is necessary under Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancing solicitor will need to retain this information on file. Your Birkenhead conveyancing lawyer will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any monies from you into their client account and they may also ask additional queries regarding the origin of funds.

I am buying a new build flat in Birkenhead. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Birkenhead

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I'm refinancing my existing home to a buy to let loan with HSBC Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The area we are talking about is Birkenhead. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the transactions?

Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are approved by both lenders. On the basis that they are the lawyer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your expectations and needs.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Birkenhead for my sale. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training reasons.

What makes a Birkenhead lease unmortgageable?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Birkenhead. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain provisions are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.

You may have a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Coventry Building Society, and TSB all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to pull out.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Birkenhead - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    What prohibitions are there in the Birkenhead Lease? Be sure to enquire if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in Birkenhead leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Birkenhead. If you love the propertyin Birkenhead but your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you have a very hard decision.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Birkenhead regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Birkenhead but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Percy Hughes & Roberts, 19 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AY
  • Brunswicks Law Limited, 24 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AY
  • Haworth & Gallagher, 39 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 5BP
  • Fph Law, 11-12 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AX
  • Jackson Lees, 44-45 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 5AR

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Birkenhead

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Birkenhead specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Kjp Law Limited, First Floor, Birkenhead House, 17-21 Price Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6JN
  • Norman Jones Solicitors, 27 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AZ
  • Percy Hughes & Roberts, 19 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AY
  • Haworth & Gallagher, 39 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 5BP
  • Fph Law, 11-12 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AX

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Birkenhead regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Birkenhead but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Kennan Kay Kerr Legal Services Llp, 246 Stanley Road, L20 3ER

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