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Reasons to use our Old Swan conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Old Swan solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Old Swan conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your conveyancing
  • 2 Old Swan property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Old Swan
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Old Swan property lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Old Swan 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 Old Swan.
  • 5 Old Swan lawyers work in partnership with Old Swan estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Old Swan since March 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Old Swan

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Old Swan costs more?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Old Swan and Merseyside usually warrants more due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes lease investigation, corresponding with the landlord about the service of required notices, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Old Swan and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Old Swan. We have lived in Old Swan for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

I have recentlybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Old Swan for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Old Swan conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Old Swan. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Old Swan

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

What makes your site different to other web based conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Old Swan?

At this site obtain an accurate costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Old Swan. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral deals with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the most kickback, rather than the best value conveyancing in Old Swan

I am purchasing a flat and cash is in place. My solicitor has been supplied with with 2 distinct forms of photographic identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Old Swan conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Old Swan

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Old Swan practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Bmd Law, 111 High Street, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8JS
  • Bmd Law, 111 High Street, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8JS
  • J. A. Simon & Co Ltd, 14 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 7JB
  • Laurence Lee & Co, 529 West Derby Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 8AA
  • Bennett & Co, First Floor, 11 Allerton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 1LG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Old Swan regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Old Swan specialising in commercial conveyancing in Old Swan. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Joanna Connolly Solicitors, 33 Cheadle Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 3AE
  • Bmd Law, 111 High Street, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8JS
  • Bmd Law, 111 High Street, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8JS
  • Dominic & Co Solicitors Ltd, 67 Moss Pits Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XE
  • Victor Welsh Solicitor & Notary Public, Suite 1, Gladstone House, 2 Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 9EG

Planning law solicitors in Old Swan regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Old Swan practicing in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Brabners Llp, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 3YL
  • Hill Dickinson Llp, No. 1 St. Paul's Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9SJ
  • Weightmans Llp, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9QJ
  • Slater Gordon Solutions Legal Limited, Dempster Building, Atlantic Way, Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4UU
  • H J Walker Sibia, 59 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 5AT

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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