Residential Conveyancing Solicitors
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 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 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.
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, our 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.
legal assistant
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
paralegal
Emma has 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
Key Steps for Buyers
The conveyancing process for buyers typically includes:- Making an offer and instructing a Liverpool conveyancer
- Reviewing the draft contract and title documents
- Ordering searches, including local authority, drainage and environmental searches
- Raising enquiries and reviewing the seller’s replies
- Arranging a survey and finalising your mortgage offer
- Exchanging contracts, making the transaction legally binding
- Completing the purchase and receiving the keys
- Paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (if applicable) and registering ownership with HM Land Registry
Key Steps for Sellers
For sellers, the conveyancing process generally involves:- Instructing a conveyancing solicitor in Liverpool
- Completing property information and fittings forms
- Issuing the draft contract to the buyer’s solicitors
- Responding to enquiries raised by the buyer
- Agreeing a completion date and exchanging contracts
- Completing the sale and transferring ownership
- Dealing with post-completion formalities
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.
A local Liverpool conveyancer understands 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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