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Examples of recent conveyancing in Prescot since December 2024*

Sale

of flat Long Hey L35 3JW, at purchase consideration of £148,750. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi property, Bridgewater Way, L36 0YG completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £257,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced premises, Brandon, WA8 4SY completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £140,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of house residence, Ebony Place, L36 1AB completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £255,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Prescot

Last January we completed a house move in Prescot. We have noticed several problems with the property which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Prescot?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Prescot. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Prescot.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Coventry BS, do Prescot conveyancing practitioners have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

Does a directory service exist listing HSBC panel conveyancers in Prescot on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings visible on the web. Where you are in need of a Prescot solicitor on the HSBC please use our tool.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Prescot. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an upfront payment of £200. A few days later, the lawyer called me to say that they were not on the Santander conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Santander panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Prescot?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Prescot will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Prescot. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Prescot.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Prescot it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Prescot commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Prescot.

2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Prescot concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Prescot I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Prescot for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a house in Cardiff but I am based in Prescot. My conveyancer (based 200 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a stat dec prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Prescot to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Prescot based

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Prescot regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Prescot with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Prescot. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Angels Solicitors, 17 Smithford Walk, Tarbock Green, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 1SF
  • Levins Solicitors, The Willows, 2 Rupert Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 9TF
  • Simply Social Housing Limited, Oid Bank House, 1a Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EA
  • Byrne Frodsham & Co, 1-3 Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EB
  • Nyland & Beattie, 61-63 Albert Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6JS

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Prescot?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Prescot. When using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a timeous, objective and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Prescot about your conveyancing in Prescot.

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Prescot includes some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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