We instructed a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in West Yorkshire recently. Reviewing the Ts and Cs I seewe are liable for costs even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and use a web based lawyer offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in West Yorkshire?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to offset those transactions that do not proceed. Also remember that such schemes generally do not cover expenditure by way of example West Yorkshire conveyancing search fees.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out property in West Yorkshire by 28/7/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice for your lease until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your conveyancer and ask them to they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work to achieve
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in West Yorkshire prior to retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to give a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Yorkshire. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Yorkshire especially if they are acquainted with such properties in West Yorkshire.
My brother has urged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in West Yorkshire. Should I find my own solicitor?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the firm that you are contemplating using.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in West Yorkshire. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in West Yorkshire are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in West Yorkshire so you should seriously consider shopping around for a West Yorkshire conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.
Leasehold Conveyancing in West Yorkshire - Sample of Queries before Purchasing
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? It would be a good idea to enquire if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in West Yorkshire leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in West Yorkshire. If you like the propertyin West Yorkshire yet your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced difficult determination. You should be aware if it is less than eighty years it will affect the marketability of the property. Check with your bank that they are content with residual term of the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most West Yorkshirelease extensions you would need to own the premises for a couple of years in order to be legally able to extend the lease.
Is it the case that all West Yorkshire legal practices on every lender conveyancing panel?
The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can go into your high street bank branch in West Yorkshire. Chances are that they will be in a position to recommend some approved conveyancing solicitors in West Yorkshire