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5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in East Yorkshire

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party are based in East Yorkshire - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 East Yorkshire conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 3 East Yorkshire property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to East Yorkshire conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative sites say it may be important to visit your lawyer to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 5 The East Yorkshire conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in East Yorkshire

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Yorkshire since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Yorkshire

Are you able to recommend a Nationwide Building Society accepted East Yorkshire conveyancing lawyer finish our house move within 28 days? Am I best advised to unstruct a local East Yorkshire practice or an internet comparison site?

We can recommend some very good East Yorkshire conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in East Yorkshire. Go in to some well established firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your expectations together with your reasons and ask for an assurance on speed. Choose the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in East Yorkshire even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance if I intend to acquire a shop in East Yorkshire with a loan from Bank of Ireland?

Our comparison service is predominantly used to locate domestic conveyancing solicitors in East Yorkshire but we have listed towards the end of this page a selection of East Yorkshire commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the firm directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Bank of Ireland

It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in East Yorkshire took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am buying a new build flat in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Yorkshire

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in East Yorkshire prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Back In 2002, I bought a leasehold house in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing and Bank of Scotland mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in East Yorkshire who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

First contact HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to incur the fees of a East Yorkshire conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I inherited a basement flat in East Yorkshire, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in East Yorkshire with a long lease are worth £171,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2103

You have 79 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Domestic conveyancing in East Yorkshire normally comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Ordering East Yorkshire searches for the property
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other papers received from the seller’s solicitor
  • Raising queries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Assessing replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • 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 of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Whether you are going through a divorce or breakup or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in East Yorkshire has some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

East Yorkshire commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, shops or industrial units Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property finance for investment and development loans for lenders and borrowers Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback

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

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