ACSL Solicitors launched in 2009. We are a team of closely knit legal professionals who all enjoy our jobs every single day. We’re based in Liverpool and we work with clients across England and Wales.
We are happy to meet with you to discuss your specific needs, or you can communicate with us by telephone or email if you would prefer. We will always be willing to take your calls or to respond to your queries.
Where we can, we will try to offer a fixed fee service but, as each case is different, clients will always be advised of costs during initial communications and will be kept informed at all key stages of their case. You can view all of our fees here.
Buying or selling a property can be a bewildering process. It is usually called ‘conveyancing’. At ACSL Solicitors we aim to take away the uncertainty surrounding conveyancing for our clients. We do this by following simple steps:-
Our lead property solicitor is Peter Skinner or Joseph Mulrooney, ably supported by Legal Assistant Josh White.
Selling a property will involve providing lots of information relating to the property and your ownership of it. We have written an overview of the sale process in our blog here. We hope you find it useful.
We will be there to answer any questions you have, no matter how small. We will make sure that the buyer solicitors are provided with all the information they need to allow them to move forward towards a completion date as smoothly and quickly as possible.
We’ll also deal with any outstanding mortgage registered against the property, and make sure that you know exactly how much is owed & when it will be paid from the sale monies.
More than anything, we’ll know you by name and we’ll always be happy to answer any questions that you might have. We’ve written a more detailed blog post covering the sale process – you can read it here.
Remember, while we act for you we will:-
| PROPERTY VALUE | OUR FEES |
| £0 - £100,000 | £550 plus £110 VAT & disbursements |
| £100,001 - £150,000 | £595 plus £119 VAT & disbursements |
| £150,001 - £200,000 | £625 plus £125 VAT & disbursements |
| £200,001 - £250,000 | £650 plus £130 VAT & disbursements |
| £250,001 - £300,000 | £695 plus £139 VAT & disbursements |
| £300,001 - £400,000 | £750 plus £150 VAT & disbursements |
| £400,001 - £500,000 | £825 plus £165 VAT & disbursements |
| Over £500,001 | Quoted on an individual basis |
| USUAL DISBURSEMENTS | COST |
| Telegraphic transfer fee | £30 plus £6 VAT |
| Land Registry Documents | £3 per document + 90p Infotrack fee |
| Digital ID Admin Fee | £15 + £3 VAT per person |
| Archiving Admin Fee | £15 + £3 VAT |
Certain types of transaction will involve significant extra work, and so we charge an additional fee listed below:-
Shared Ownership
Where the transaction is classed as a shared ownership then we charge £175 + £35 VAT in addition to our usual costs and disbursements.
Leasehold Enquiries
Where we are involved in complex investigations with the Landlord or Management Company then we must make an unavoidable additional charge of £300 + £60 VAT to deal with such enquiries.
New Build Properties
We charge £150 + £30 VAT in addition to our usual costs and disbursements for dealing with these matters.
Unregistered Title
Where the property has not yet been registered at HM Land Registry we charge an additional fee of £150 + £30 VAT to prepare an Epitome of Title and deal with any enquiries relating to the unregistered title.
HMOs
We charge £150 + £30 VAT in addition to our usual costs and disbursements for dealing with these matters.
We have written an overview of the sale process in our blog here. We hope you find it useful.
Buying a property can be a stressful process, after all it involves one of the biggest financial commitments you will make. We will work for you to make sure the process proceeds as smoothly as possible. We will make sure that the legal title for the property is in good order. We will make sure your mortgage offer reflects what you expected. We will also conduct searches and enquiries designed to identify the risk of any problems associated with the property.
More than anything we will know you by name, and we will always be happy to speak with you and to answer any questions you might have. For a more detailed overview of the purchase process click here.
Remember, while we act for you we will:-
We've produced an overview of the purchase process. You can read it here. We hope you find it useful.
| PROPERTY VALUE | OUR FEES |
| £0 - £100,000 | £575 plus £115 VAT & disbursements |
| £100,001 - £150,000 | £595 plus £119 VAT & disbursements |
| £150,001 - £200,000 | £625 plus £125 VAT & disbursements |
| £200,001 - £250,000 | £695 plus £139 VAT & disbursements |
| £250,001 - £300,000 | £750 plus £150 VAT & disbursements |
| £300,001 - £400,000 | £795 plus £159 VAT & disbursements |
| £400,001 - £500,000 | £850 plus £170 VAT & disbursements |
| Over £500,001 | Quoted on an individual basis |
| USUAL DISBURSEMENTS | COST |
| Search pack + review fee | £202.50 + £30 review fee + £6 VAT |
| Land registry search | £3 + 90p Infotrack fee |
| Bankruptcy search | £2 per name + 90p Infotrack fee |
| Telegraphic transfer fee | £30 plus £6 VAT |
| SDLT fee | £75 plus £15 VAT |
| Land registry fee* | £tbc |
| Stamp Duty | £tbc |
| Digital ID Admin Fee | £15 + £3 VAT per person |
| Archiving Admin Fee | £15 + £3 VAT |
*Land Registry fees can be found here.
Certain types of transaction will involve significant extra work, and so we charge an additional fee listed below:-
Shared Ownership
Where the transaction is classed as a shared ownership then we charge £175 + £35 VAT in addition to our usual costs and disbursements.
Leasehold Enquiries
Where we are involved in complex investigations with the Landlord or Management Company then we must make an unavoidable additional charge of £300 + £60 VAT to deal with such enquiries.
New Build Properties
We charge £150 + £30 VAT in addition to our usual costs and disbursements for dealing with these matters.
Help To Buy
We charge £75 + £15 VAT in addition to our usual costs and disbursements for dealing with these matters.
Unregistered Title
Where the property has not yet been registered at HM Land Registry we charge an additional fee of £150 + £30 VAT to review any Epitome of Title and deal with any enquiries relating to the unregistered title.
We've produced an overview of the purchase process. You can read it here. We hope you find it useful.
This is usually a very straightforward process. Usually your mortgage lender will satisfy itself that the property fits the amount of mortgage being advanced. Then we will receive the mortgage documents. We will also request searches against the property where needed, and we review the information received to make sure the property is a sound purchase, from a legal point of view. From here it usually only takes a couple of weeks to complete the process.
We will also register your ownership of the property, and any mortgage provider’s interest, with the Land Registry. Within a couple of weeks you should receive an electronic document confirming the new Land Registry documents confirming your ownership.
Only now can we begin the process of closing our file. This doesn’t mean our relationship must come to an end, you will always be free to contact us if you have any queries. Don’t forget, all existing clients receive a lifelong 10% on all of our fees.
| PROPERTY VALUE | OUR FEES |
| £0 - £100,000 | £375 plus £75 VAT & disbursements |
| £100,001 - £200,000 | £400 plus £80 VAT & disbursements |
| £200,001 - £300,000 | £450 plus £90 VAT & disbursements |
| £300,001 - £400,000 | £525 plus £105 VAT & disbursements |
| £400,001 - £500,000 | £575 plus £115 VAT & disbursements |
| Over £500,001 | Quoted on an individual basis |
| USUAL DISBURSEMENTS | COST |
| Search pack + review fee | £177.50 + £30 review fee + £6 VAT |
| Land registry search | £3 + 90p Infotrack fee |
| Bankruptcy search | £2 per name + 90p Infotrack fee |
| Telegraphic transfer fee | £30 plus £6 VAT |
| Land registry fee | £tbc |
Our lead property solicitors are Peter Skinner and Joseph Mulrooney, ably asssted by Josh White.
Our expert property litigators can help you to bring or defend a case involving a boundary or neighbour dispute. By their very nature, these are extremely stressful and difficult cases.
Neighbour or boundary disputes can often involve: building extensions, boundary changes, right to light arguments, and anti-social behaviour. If they aren’t addressed quickly and effectively they can quickly spiral out of control. Nobody benefits from having conflict arrive on their doorstep.
Because these disputes are so close to home, emotions can occasionally see legal costs spiral out of control as each party goes to war. We will provide you with all options so that you can explore ways to resolve the dispute quickly, inexpensively, and without damaging your relationships any further.
Our solicitors will assess your case for you and advise on what options are available to you. We will agree a pricing structure before we start any work for you, and we will only begin work once you are happy with all information received from us.
Road traffic accidents are extremely common, sadly. At ACSL Solicitors we can help you to recover compensation for your injuries. We can also help you to get a hire car, recover any lost earnings or receive any medical treatment you might need.
Below are some scenarios we can help you with:
• Whiplash
• Motorcyclists
• Passengers on public and private transport involved in a collision
• Cyclists
• Pedestrians hit by a road vehicle
• Emergency vehicles
• injuries caused by hit & run drivers
• injuries caused by uninsured or stolen vehicles
• Road traffic accidents caused by defective vehicles
Making a will allows you to plan for the future of your family and protect your assets. If you die without a will, there are certain rules which dictate how your money, property or possessions should be allocated and which may not be the way that you would have wished.
If you have children, a will can ensure that appropriate arrangements for the children are made if either one or both parents die.
Unmarried partners and partners who have not registered a civil partnership cannot inherit from each other unless there is a will, so the death of one partner may create financial problems for the remaining partner.
Where there is a business involved, the need for a will is a vital part of managing the future of the business and the allocation of assets.
In light of the uncertainty and disruption we all face currently, we are able to do everything needed to provide you with a Will via phone call or video call.
We will talk you through the process, discover what your aims are, and provide you with a straightforward Will together with detailed instructions on how to execute it correctly under current circumstances.
To begin the process send an email to [email protected] with your name, contact number & a preferred time for a callback.
As a business owner, your business might be your greatest asset and your greatest responsibility. So, keeping your business interests protected for the long-term benefit of yourself and your family, should be a big priority.
Running a business with a colleague, either as shareholders in a limited company, or as partners, presents many challenges. Lots of people go into business with colleagues they know, like and trust. But the pressures of running a business can put a strain on even the strongest friendships. But what if something happens to one of you? Will that spell the end of the business? What will your family do then?
A Shareholders Agreement, or Partnership Agreement, is an essential tool, that provides you and your business partner with a vital safety net. It’s one of the Four Pillars of Wisdom for a resilient business.
Paul Cope and Gina Stanton specialise in this complex area of law, and work on a fixed fee basis. Contact us to request an appointment.
