IfI was to buy a simple residential housein Bradford mortgage fee and have no survey and no local authority searches how much should I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Bradford?
The only reduction in fees you would achieve is the Bradford conveyancing searches. A conveyancer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, correspond with the sellers conveyancer, stamp duty submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge however it won't be significant.
I purchased a freehold house in Bradford yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Bradford and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bradford but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
I have just over seventy years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Bradford. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 31/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Bradford. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bradford
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
My cousin has urged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Bradford. Do I follow his guidance?
No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are are thinking of instructing.
What is the difference between surveying and conveyancing in Bradford?
Conveyancing - in Bradford or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re purchasing and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the seller to fix the defects before you move in.