Reliable Residential Conveyancing Solicitors
Our conveyancing solicitors in Liverpool act for buyers, sellers, landlords and homeowners across Merseyside and beyond. By combining local knowledge with efficient systems, we aim to deliver a smooth and transparent service from instruction through to completion.
Buying or selling a property is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions you will make. Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling a long-owned property, or remortgaging, the conveyancing process can feel complex and time-consuming.
As experienced Liverpool conveyancers, we at Burys understand the pressures that come with property transactions. We treat every client as special, offering clear advice, proactive communication and a straightforward process designed to reduce stress and keep your transaction moving.
Our Residential Conveyancing Services
Our Liverpool conveyancing team provides comprehensive legal support across a wide range of residential property matters, including:- Buying and selling freehold and leasehold properties
- First-time buyer conveyancing
- Remortgaging and lender switching
- Fast-track conveyancing for sellers
- Liaising with mortgage lenders, estate agents and managing agents
Buying a Property
Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced homeowner, Burys conveyancing solicitors in Liverpool will guide you through every stage of your purchase. We act on purchases across Liverpool and the surrounding areas, helping to ensure that your legal interests are fully protected. Our services include:- Reviewing contracts and title documentation
- Carrying out property searches with Liverpool City Council and relevant authorities
- Raising and responding to legal enquiries
- Liaising with your mortgage lender and ensuring conditions are met
- Preparing a clear legal report explaining all key aspects of the property
- Managing exchange of contracts and completion
Selling a Property
Selling a property involves more than simply accepting an offer. Our Liverpool conveyancers manage the legal process efficiently while keeping you informed at every stage. When acting for sellers, we will:- Prepare the draft contract and supporting documentation
- Assist with completing property information forms
- Respond to enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitors
- Liaise with estate agents to help keep the chain moving
- Arrange exchange of contracts and completion
- Deal with post-completion formalities at HM Land Registry
Remortgaging
If you are remortgaging your property to secure a better interest rate, release equity, or switch lenders, our conveyancing solicitors in Liverpool can handle the legal work efficiently. Our remortgaging services include:- Advising on the legal requirements of switching lenders
- Reviewing mortgage offers and lender conditions
- Redeeming your existing mortgage
- Registering the new lender’s charge at HM Land Registry
Fast Track Conveyancing Service for Sellers
We offer a fast-track conveyancing service for sellers at no additional cost. This allows you to instruct us, complete property forms and provide identification documents before you accept an offer. By preparing the paperwork in advance, we can save up to two weeks once a buyer is found, helping you stay one step ahead and reduce avoidable delays in the Liverpool property market.About our conveyancing team
property executive
Matthew has over ten years experience in property law, with a particular focus on leasehold properties. He has developed extensive knowledge in this area and is regularly instructed on complex leasehold matters.
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Kiera joined Burys Solicitors in June 2025 as a Conveyancing Assistant, supporting the firm’s conveyancing team on a wide range of residential conveyancing matters.
Emma Elder
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Emma joined Burys Solicitors in January 2026 as a Conveyancing Paralegal and has over three years’ experience working in property law, including leasehold matters.
Key Steps in the Conveyancing Process
The conveyancing process differs slightly depending on whether you are buying or selling a property. At each stage, there will be information and decisions required from you, while your solicitor handles the legal work, communicates with the other parties and keeps the transaction moving.
Key Steps for Buyers
- Search for properties and attend viewings
If you will need a mortgage, you should obtain a Decision in Principle from a mortgage lender for the amount you want to borrow. - Make an offer on a property you like
Submit an offer through the seller’s estate agent. - Once it is accepted, instruct a conveyancing solicitor
Provide identification, proof of funds and details of any mortgage arrangements. Your solicitor will contact the seller’s solicitor and confirm that they are acting for you. - Commission a survey
Though optional, it is a good idea to have a survey carried out on your new home through a surveyors firm. You may want a Home Buyer’s Report, or for older properties, a Full Structural Survey. - Sign documents and exchange contracts
Once all enquiries have been answered, your mortgage arrangements are complete and everyone in the chain is ready, your solicitor will report to you on the purchase. You will sign the contract, agree a completion date and transfer the required deposit. At exchange of contracts, the purchase becomes legally binding. - Complete the purchase
Before completion, you will send any remaining purchase funds to your solicitor. Your solicitor will transfer the money to the seller’s solicitor, after which the estate agent can release the keys to you.
Meanwhile, your solicitor will:
- Contact the seller’s solicitor and confirm that they are acting for you.
- Review the contract and legal title
The seller’s solicitor will issue a draft contract pack. Your solicitor will review the contract, title documents, property information forms and any relevant leasehold documents to identify restrictions, rights, obligations or potential legal issues. - Arrange searches and a property survey
Your solicitor will order the necessary searches, which commonly include local authority, drainage and water, and environmental searches. You should arrange an independent survey to assess the property’s physical condition, as this is separate from the legal conveyancing work. - Raise enquiries and finalise your mortgage
Your solicitor will raise questions with the seller’s solicitor about matters identified in the contract papers, searches or title documents. You will need to review your survey results, confirm that you are satisfied with the property and ensure that your formal mortgage offer is in place. - Deal with post-completion requirements
Following completion, your solicitor will submit any Stamp Duty Land Tax return and arrange payment where tax is due. They will also register you as the new owner, together with your mortgage lender’s legal charge where applicable, at HM Land Registry.
We will explain what is required from you at each stage and provide regular updates as your purchase progresses.
Key Steps for Sellers
- Instruct a conveyancing solicitor
As soon as you decide to sell, you should instruct a solicitor and provide identification, details of any mortgage secured against the property and information about the estate agent handling the sale. - Complete the property forms
You will usually need to complete a Property Information Form and a Fittings and Contents Form. Leasehold sellers may also need to provide additional information about the freeholder, managing agent, service charges and ground rent. Your solicitor will help you understand what information and documents are required. - Agree a completion date and exchange contracts
Once the buyer is satisfied with the legal information, has received their mortgage offer and the property chain is ready, both parties can agree a completion date. You will sign the contract and transfer deed before contracts are exchanged, making the sale legally binding.
- Prepare and issue the draft contract
Your solicitor will obtain the title documents, prepare the draft sale contract and send the contract pack to the buyer’s solicitor. They will also request any additional documents needed for leasehold, shared ownership or other more complex properties. - Respond to the buyer’s enquiries
The buyer’s solicitor may raise questions about the property, its title, alterations, guarantees, boundaries or information provided in the forms. Your solicitor will deal with the legal enquiries and contact you where further details or supporting documents are required. - Complete the sale
On completion, the buyer’s solicitor will send the purchase money to your solicitor. Your solicitor will repay any outstanding mortgage, settle the estate agent’s fees where authorised and transfer the remaining sale proceeds to you. The keys are then released to the buyer. - Finalise the legal paperwork
Your solicitor will send the signed transfer documents to the buyer’s solicitor and provide confirmation that any existing mortgage has been repaid and discharged.
- Prepare and issue the draft contract
Our conveyancing team works proactively with buyers, solicitors, estate agents and mortgage lenders to help your sale progress efficiently, including where several linked transactions form part of a property chain.
Leasehold purchases
Leasehold transactions involve additional layers of legal work, documentation and enquiries compared with freehold purchases and sales. Our Liverpool solicitors have extensive experience acting on leasehold conveyancing cases, including flats, maisonettes and properties with shared facilities or management companies. We ensure that you fully understand the rights, responsibilities and financial commitments that come with leasehold ownership before you proceed.
What makes leasehold different?
Leasehold properties require detailed investigation into the lease terms and the management of the building. This includes reviewing:
- The length of the lease and whether it may need extending
- Ground rent and service charge obligations
- Planned or historic major works
- Restrictions on alterations, subletting or pets
- The management company’s accounts, insurance and compliance
- Any disputes or arrears affecting the property
These additional checks mean leasehold conveyancing typically takes longer than freehold transactions. We currently advise that leasehold matters usually complete within 12-16 weeks, depending on the responsiveness of managing agents and freeholders.
Leasehold issues can be intricate, particularly where leases are short, management companies are slow to respond, or historic disputes exist. Our team includes specialists with significant experience in complex leasehold work, ensuring your transaction is handled with care and precision.
Please download the Government Guides for further information about the conveyancing process:
Key Stages
Your Questions Answered
A freehold transaction usually takes 6–10 weeks, while leasehold transactions often take 12–16 weeks. Timescales may vary depending on the property, mortgage lender, searches and whether the transaction is part of a chain.
Costs depend on the type of transaction, property tenure and whether a mortgage is involved. You can obtain an instant quote online or contact our Liverpool office for a no-obligation estimate. A full breakdown of charges is available on our fees page.
Freehold ownership means you own the property and the land it stands on outright. Leasehold ownership means you own the property for a fixed period, subject to a lease and often ongoing obligations such as ground rent or service charges. Leasehold transactions typically involve additional legal work.
Exchange of contracts is when the transaction becomes legally binding. Completion is when the remaining funds are transferred, ownership changes hands, and keys are released.
You can read more about the key differences here.
On completion day, funds are transferred between solicitors, ownership is legally transferred, and you can move into or hand over the property. Your conveyancer will deal with post-completion registration and any required tax submissions.
Instructing a conveyancer early, responding promptly to requests for information, and having mortgage finance in place can all help reduce delays. Our fast-track service for sellers is designed specifically to speed things up.
As a local Liverpool conveyancer, Burys Solicitors understand local authority processes, common property issues in the area, and regional market conditions. This local knowledge can help transactions progress more smoothly.
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About our conveyancing team
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Heather qualified as a Solicitor in July 2019, after working in law since 2015. As a senior member of the firm, Heather provides clear, practical advice and leads matters with confidence and care from the outset through to resolution.
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Kayleigh joined Burys Solicitors in April 2023 and has built strong experience across a range of practice areas. As a dedicated and trusted member of our team, she supports clients with professionalism and care from the outset of their matter through to its resolution.
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