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Reasons to use our Whitby conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Whitby conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Whitby
  • 2 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Whitby is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Regardless other sites tell you it may be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whitby since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whitby

Is the fact that my conveyancer in Whitby is not on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her conveyancing?

That would most likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Whitby conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

I purchased a freehold house in Whitby but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Whitby and has limited impact for conveyancing in Whitby 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

When it comes to lenders such as Bank of Ireland, do Whitby property lawyers incur an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

We were going to get a AIP from Clydesdale this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Whitby solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Whitby solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.

About to purchase house in Whitby. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Whitby solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

How does conveyancing in Whitby differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Whitby come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Whitby tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Whitby or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Whitby is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Whitby are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Whitby you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Whitby may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

How do I locate a Whitby solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the solicitor.

Feel free to make use of the facility on this page. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Whitby conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Whitby conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to check whether they are on the Leeds Building Society approved list

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Whitby

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Whitby practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Colin Brown & Kidson, Wellington House, 5 Wellington Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1BH

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Whitby?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Whitby. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Receive a swift, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Whitby.

Sale conveyancing in Whitby usually consists of the following:

  • Lawyer instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the property lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further enquires from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

Neighboring Locations

Whitby
Robin Hoods Bay

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

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