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Prescot Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 235 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Prescot
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £270
  • 3 80% freehold and 20% leasehold conveyancing in Prescot for last year
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £2,492
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Prescot conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission

Examples of recent conveyancing in Prescot since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Prescot

Our family solicitor has sent a quote for £1150 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Prescot. I’m looking to sell a Edwardian detached home for £250,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Prescot?

The estimate does seem marginally steep. If you are prepared to invest time contrasting quotes you might decrease the fees slightly by perhaps a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you couldcome to regret choosing an an unknown solicitor. Don't forget to be sure the solicitor can represent your lender. You can use our comparison tool to choose a Prescot conveyancing company on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Prescot.

Would the conveyancing solicitors identified via your search tool carry out conveyancing in Prescot by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out personalised exchanges. Do contact us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Prescot?

If you are buying a property in Prescot your solicitor will request that you place them with funds to cover the search fees. Ordinarily this is called for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is as part of the total price then this should be needed immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed will be payable shortly before completion.

Our bank has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Prescot but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Prescot local to me. Are you able to assist?

Not all Prescot conveyancing firms are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to find a Prescot conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.

My wife and I own a semi-detached Victorian property in Prescot. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and National Westminster Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Prescot and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Prescot. I've chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Prescot regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Prescot specialising in commercial conveyancing in Prescot. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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

Conveyancing in Prescot is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Conducting Prescot conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers collated by the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Reviewing replies given by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Prescot is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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