We received a great service from Carol. Highly professional and supportive, especially as we dealing with an estate linking to the passing of a loved one. Nothing was ever too much trouble and always as good as her word.
Property Sales
Buying a home in Crosby or beyond.
The right solicitor can be the difference between a smooth move and three months of stress. We’ve helped Merseyside families buy their homes for over 50 years – first homes, forever homes, and everything in between.
Our Promise To You
Buying a home shouldn't feel like a part-time job.
Most of our clients haven’t moved in years — and the process has changed. Searches take longer, lenders ask more, chains break in ways they didn’t used to. Here’s what we promise you in return.
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A named solicitor
The person you meet on day one is the same person who'll see you through to completion. No handovers, no call centre.
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Plain English, always
We translate every search, contract and clause into language you can actually use to make decisions.
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A clear quote, upfront
No surprises at completion
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We answer the phone
And if we miss you, you'll hear back the same working day. No portals, no chasing.
The legal work
What we handle for you.
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Searches & due diligence
Local authority, environmental, water & drainage, and any property-specific searches your lender requires.
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Contract review
We read every line of the contract and the title documents, then translate what matters into plain English.
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Enquiries with the seller
We raise the right questions early, so problems surface before they become deal-breakers.
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Mortgage paperwork
We liaise directly with your lender and make sure every condition is met before completion.
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Exchange & completion
We coordinate the dates, handle the funds, and make sure the keys are ready when you are.
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Stamp Duty & post-completion
We calculate your SDLT, file the return with HMRC, and register your ownership with the Land Registry.
The Process
From offer to keys, here's the path.
Most purchases complete in 8–12 weeks. Some are quicker; some take longer if the chain is long. We’ll always tell you what to realistically expect.
Where are you on this timeline?
Whether you’ve just had an offer accepted or you’re still looking, we can help you work out what comes next.
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01
(day 1)
You instruct us
Once your offer is accepted, you confirm you'd like us to act for you. We'll send you our client care pack, ID requirements and a fixed-fee quote.
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02
(week 1)
We open the file
We contact the seller's solicitor, order your searches, and request the contract pack. You complete our online forms — at your pace, on your phone if you'd prefer.
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03
(weeks 2-6)
Searches & enquiries
Searches come back. We review the contract, raise enquiries with the seller's solicitor, and check everything with your mortgage offer.
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04
(weeks 6-10)
Exchange of contracts
When everyone's happy, we exchange contracts. From this point, the move is legally binding and a completion date is set.
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(your move-in day)
Completion day
We send the funds to the seller's solicitor, they confirm receipt, and the estate agent releases the keys. You're in.
Pricing
A quote tailored to your purchase.
Conveyancing fees vary depending on the value of the property, whether it’s freehold or leasehold, whether you’re using a mortgage, and a few other factors. Rather than give you a number that might not apply to your purchase, we’d rather take a few details and send you a proper quote — usually within one working day.
You’ll get a clear breakdown of our fees and the disbursements (third-party costs like searches, Land Registry fees and Stamp Duty) before you decide whether to instruct us.
Real client stories.
Your team
The people you'll be working with.
FAQs
Questions we get asked Often.
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and one of our solicitors will get back to you.
Can I instruct you online, or do I need to come to the office?
You can instruct us entirely online — we can carry out a virtual valuation via video call, send all documentation electronically, and keep the whole process paperless right through to completion. Of course, you are always welcome to visit us or have us come to the property in person. We work around what suits you best.
Do I need a survey, and is that something you arrange?
As a seller you do not need to commission a survey — that is the buyer’s responsibility. However, a pre-sale survey can be worth considering if you suspect there may be issues, as it allows you to address problems before they are flagged by the buyer’s surveyor and potentially used to renegotiate the price. We can recommend trusted local surveyors if you would like one.
How long does conveyancing usually take?
Most property sales complete within 8–12 weeks from the point of sale agreed, though this varies depending on chain complexity, leasehold complications, and search timescales. We will give you a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated whenever anything changes.
What happens if the chain breaks?
A chain can break if any buyer or seller withdraws — due to a failed mortgage, a change in circumstances, or simply a change of heart. If your chain breaks we will act quickly to find an alternative buyer or re-link the chain. In some cases a cash buyer or bridging solution can keep things moving. We will always keep you informed and advise on the best course of action.
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax, and how much will I pay?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is paid by the buyer, not the seller. As a seller you will not pay it on your sale, though you may need to factor it into your onward purchase. Rates depend on the purchase price, whether it is your main residence, and whether you are a first-time buyer. Your solicitor or a tax adviser can give you a precise figure.
What is the difference between freehold and leasehold?
With a freehold property you own the building and the land outright. With a leasehold you own the property for the length of the lease — typically 99 to 999 years — but not the land itself. Most houses are freehold; many flats are leasehold. Selling a leasehold property requires a management pack from your solicitor, which can add time and cost to the process.