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Reasons to use our Rainhill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Rainhill is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Experience means that Rainhill solicitor have established valuable connections with Rainhill local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Rainhill.
  • 3 Regardless other companies say it may be necessary to pop into your solicitor to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 4 Rainhill solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Rainhill property deals can become a lot more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainhill since April 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainhill

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Rainhill even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example if I want to acquire an office in Rainhill with a mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society?

Our comparison service is mainly used to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in Rainhill but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Rainhill commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the company directly to establish if they can also act for Yorkshire Building Society

We are purchasing a victorian detached house in Rainhill. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to determine if these works are permitted?

Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Rainhill can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain changes or need the permission of another owner. Some extensions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I am expecting a AIP from Coventry BS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Coventry BS recommend any Rainhill solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Rainhill solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Coventry BS through the process.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Rainhill. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

I used Arc property Solicitors several years past for my conveyancing in Rainhill. Now, I need my files but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Rainhill of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I'm buying a new build house in Rainhill with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not to tell my lawyer about the extras as it will jeopardize my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I would like to rent out my leasehold flat in Rainhill. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Some leases for properties in Rainhill do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

Rainhill Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    Most Rainhill leasehold flats will have a service charge for maintenance of the block levied by the management company. If you purchase the apartment you will have to meet this charge, normally periodically accross the year. This may be anything from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a rentcharge to be met annual, normally this is not a large figure, say about £50-£100 but you should to check as occasionally it can be prohibitively expensive. What is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? How is the lease structured?

My a decade ago. He has since got wed, divorced and in recent months got married again. He will be selling the flat in a couple of months. I think he will just be asked to provide a copy of the marriage certificates to the conveyancing practitioner but he is worried it could frustrate the home sale. Is it worth updating the land title details for the property?

The is no need to update the title for the property providing you have the evidence required to show how the change of name has come about.

The purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner should examine the land registry entries and need evidence by way of proof of the change of name for example marriage documentation.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rainhill

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rainhill practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Angels Solicitors, 17 Smithford Walk, Tarbock Green, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 1SF
  • Frodshams Solicitors Limited, 17/19 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RB
  • Tickle Hall Cross, Carlton Chambers, 25 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RP
  • St Helens Law Limited, 19-27 Shaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DF
  • Haygarth Jones, 109-111 Corporation Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1SX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rainhill regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainhill specialising in commercial conveyancing in Rainhill. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Angels Solicitors, 17 Smithford Walk, Tarbock Green, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 1SF
  • Frodshams Solicitors Limited, 17/19 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RB
  • Tickle Hall Cross, Carlton Chambers, 25 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1RP
  • Barrow And Cook Solicitors Limited, 5-7 Victoria Square, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1HH
  • St Helens Law Limited, 19-27 Shaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DF

Typically, Rainhill conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Rainhill property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers received from the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising questions with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Assessing replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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