I have 7378 less than 75 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining 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 30/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :
About to purchase a new build flat in East Yorkshire. 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.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Yorkshire
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
I am selling my home. My previous solicitors closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in East Yorkshire if that makes things easier.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in East Yorkshire. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
In surfing the internet for the term conveyancing in East Yorkshire it reveals many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for me?
The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in East Yorkshire or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in East Yorkshire differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three fee estimates from different solicitors. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the charges are guaranteed not to escalate.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a East Yorkshire conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a East Yorkshire conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non East Yorkshire conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not? Can they put you in touch with clients in East Yorkshire who can give a testimonial?
East Yorkshire Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying
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Does the lease have in excess of 85 years unexpired? What is the name of the managing agents?
What is the average legal costs for conveyancing in East Yorkshire?
The average fee last year for conveyancing in East Yorkshire was £1,419 not including Stamp Duty and HMLR charges.