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Knottingley Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Knottingley conveyancing is Restrictive Covenant
  • 2 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Knottingley
  • 3 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Knottingley for last year
  • 4 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Knottingley
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £1,119

Examples of recent conveyancing in Knottingley since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Knottingley

My IFA says he needs my Knottingley lawyer’ panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have tried my local Knottingley office but they have not got back to me yet.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Knottingley solicitor . They maintain a central record lender panel numbers.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my let out property in Knottingley by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to provide notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, speak to your solicitor and urge them to they chase the owners lawyers, try to a target completion date that everyone will look towards

I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Knottingley. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 4/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I am selling our home in Knottingley and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Knottingley. Having lived in Knottingley for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in Knottingley completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 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 premises 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.

Is there a reason that Knottingley conveyancing charges differ for leasehold and freehold properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Knottingley more often than not will involve additional work such as reviewing the lease, corresponding with the landlord, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts etc.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Knottingley regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Knottingley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Wright & Co (pontefract) Limited, Micklegate House, Horsefair, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PD
  • Moxon And Barker Llp, The Law Chambers, Belks Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1DF
  • Lofthouse & Co, 16 Wesley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1AE
  • Hartley & Worstenholme, 20 Bank Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1JD
  • Cls Solicitors, 24 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Knottingley regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Knottingley practicing in commercial conveyancing in Knottingley. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Wright & Co (pontefract) Limited, Micklegate House, Horsefair, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PD
  • Moxon And Barker Llp, The Law Chambers, Belks Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1DF
  • Hartley & Worstenholme, 20 Bank Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1JD
  • Cls Solicitors, 24 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BX

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Knottingley is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding 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 appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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