What is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process for the transfer of property from one owner to another.
Here at JR Levins Solicitors, we have an expert team with a wealth of experience in all conveyancing matters to assist you. With offices covering Liverpool, Halton, Cheshire and Wirral we are well placed to cover the north west.
We offer a fixed fee service for all of our residential conveyancing matters which means that you know what you will pay from the outset with no hidden charges.
We know how stressful buying your home can be and our teams will keep you informed every step of the way. With offices covering the region, we are able to make your case our priority.
Sale – Freehold and Leasehold
An offer has been accepted on your property and now you need a solicitor to assist you in selling the house. This means that we take care of the legal work for you and ensure that ownership of the property passes from you to the buyer.
We hold CQS (Conveyancing Quality Standard) Our team are assessed on an annual basis to ensure that we have the necessary skills and knowledge to hold the CQS accreditation and this gives clients peace of mind when instructing us.
We ensure that the legal transfer of home ownership from you to the seller is complete. This means being there for you and looking after your interests from when an offer is accepted all the way to completion.
Conveyancing solicitor Liverpool: We also provide a fixed fee service. This means that you know from the start what fees you will have to pay.
Purchase – Freehold and Leasehold
You have put an offer in on your dream home and now you need to instruct a solicitor.
We aim to make the purchase process as painless and straightforward as possible by keeping you updated on what is happening at every stage.
Our dedicated team will deal with all of the legal aspects from when your offer is accepted to the handing over of keys on completion. Following completion we then ensure that the property is legally registered in your name with Land Registry.
Re-mortgage & Transfer
Re-mortgage
With the constant changes in interest rates, re-mortgages are becoming more and more common. If you need help with the legal side of a re-mortgage our team would be happy to help. Or, maybe you wish to pay off a help to buy equity loan. Our expert team are here for you.
Transfer
There are many reasons why you may want to transfer your property. Perhaps you want your children to get their inheritance early, or maybe you want to add or remove your partner. Whatever the reason for the transfer, we can assist. Our specialist team will make sure that the right advice is provided to you from the outset.
Whatever your property requirements, we have the team to help. We are dedicated to providing excellent customer communication, we understand how stressful the process can be! We have a large team covering Liverpool, Halton, Cheshire and Wirral and that means we have the staff available to give your case the focus it deserves. Get in touch today to see how we can help.
Meet the Property team
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Michelle Fisher
Head of Conveyancing
Michelle Fisher
Department Head
Michelle joined JR Levins in August 2025 as Head of Conveyancing. Michelle qualified in 1999 and has spent many years working for firms in Warrington & Runcorn firstly as a conveyancing solicitor and then latterly in conveyancing management.
Outside of work, Michelle is a keen reader (primarily of historical non-fiction/fiction, science fiction and thrillers) and, to offset the sedentary nature of this, attempts weekly ballet classes and is beginning to learn archery. She can also be found supporting Widnes Vikings RFL having been a season ticket holder for many years
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Mark Robertson
Solicitor
Mark Robertson
Solicitor
I qualified in 1981 after graduating from Manchester University with LLB honours in Law.
I specialise in residential conveyancing and re-mortgage work, with over 40 years experience in this area.
I can also offer advice in commercial property matters both lease hold and free hold together with business transfers such as newsagents, takeaway business, and manufacturing businesses both in and outside the borough of Halton.
Finally, I also prepare wills, obtain grants of probate, letters of administration, Estate administration and Powers of Attorney.
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Carla Wright
Conveyancing Executive
Carla Wright
Caseworker
Carla Wright joined Levins Solicitors in 2011, and has risen to the position of Conveyancing Executive and is a senior member of the team. Carla deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold properties, sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfer of equity and right to buy transactions.
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Louise Byrne
Conveyancing Executive
Louise Byrne
Caseworker
Louise is a Residential Conveyancing Executive who joined the company in May 2021. Louise is based in our Widnes office, dealing with freehold and leasehold properties, sales, purchases, transfers and re-mortgages.
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Debbie Kerwin
Conveyancing Executive
Debbie Kerwin
Caseworker
Debbie Joined the residential property team of JR Levins in July 2024 as a Conveyancing Executive.
Debbie has been working in residential conveyancing for over 25 years and has acquired a good knowledge and experience in that time in dealing with residential sales, purchase, re-mortgage, transfer of equity and leasehold transactions.
Debbie enjoys socialising at the weekends, and spending time with family and travelling.
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Sue Hurd
Conveyancing Secretary
Sue Hurd
Administrator
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Check out our Conveyancing FAQs below
What is conveyancing?
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another.
If you are buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring a property, a conveyancer deals with the legal work for you. This includes checking documents, raising enquiries, dealing with contracts, liaising with the other side and helping the transaction move towards completion.
When should I instruct a conveyancer?
When should I instruct a conveyancer?
It is best to instruct a conveyancer as early as possible.
If you are selling, you can instruct us before you accept an offer so the initial paperwork can be prepared. If you are buying, you should instruct us once your offer has been accepted.
Getting started early can help avoid unnecessary delays later in the process.
How much does conveyancing cost?
How much does conveyancing cost?
The cost depends on the type of transaction, the property value and whether there are any extra legal issues involved, such as leasehold property, gifted deposits, Help to Buy loans or transfers of equity.
At JR Levins, we offer fixed fees for residential conveyancing so you know what you will pay from the outset. You can also use our conveyancing calculator to get an initial quote.
What is the difference between exchange and completion?
What is the difference between exchange and completion?
Exchange is the point where the buyer and seller become legally committed to the transaction.
Completion is the day the money is transferred, the sale or purchase is finalised and the keys are usually released.
Before exchange, either side can usually withdraw. After exchange, pulling out can have serious financial consequences.
How long does conveyancing take?
How long does conveyancing take?
The timescale can vary depending on the property, the chain, mortgage arrangements, searches and how quickly everyone responds.
A straightforward transaction may move more quickly, but delays can happen if there are issues with the title, lease, searches, mortgage offer or other parties in the chain.
Our team will keep you updated and explain what is happening at each stage.
Do I need a solicitor if I am remortgaging?
Do I need a solicitor if I am remortgaging?
Yes, in many cases you will still need legal work to be completed when remortgaging.
This may include checking the new mortgage offer, dealing with your current lender, registering the new mortgage with the Land Registry and making sure the legal requirements are completed properly.
JR Levins can also help if you are remortgaging to pay off a Help to Buy equity loan or making changes linked to ownership of the property.
What is a transfer of equity?
What is a transfer of equity?
A transfer of equity is when someone is added to or removed from the legal ownership of a property.
This may happen after a separation, marriage, inheritance planning, or where a parent wants to transfer part or all of a property to a child.
It is important to get proper advice because a transfer can affect ownership, mortgage arrangements, tax and future rights to the property.
Will I know who is dealing with my conveyancing?
Will I know who is dealing with my conveyancing?
Yes. Once your matter is opened, you will be told who is dealing with your file and how to contact the team.
We know that moving home can feel stressful, so our aim is to keep you updated, explain what is needed and make the process as clear as possible.
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If you need any further assistance please call:
Merseyside: 0151 480 5777
Runcorn: 01928 711119
Widnes: 0151 423 3661
We are here to help
The Property team at JR Levins are here to help. We understand that buying or selling a house can be stressful experience for most people and we aim to to help you through the process as smoothly as possible.
Keeping you informed and updated on the progress of your transaction is key for us, good communication goes a long way to reducing stress! We will do our best to explain what is happening at every stage of the process so that you can move forward with your plans with confidence.
Having one point of contact is also important, dealing with one person who understands you, your tranaction and your hoped for completion date means you aren’t havening to bring somebody new up to speed every time you call. Once we have opened your case you will be told who is delaing with it and how to contact them.
The Proerty team at JR Levins is friendly and approachable and we are here to help.