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  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Filey is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Filey registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Filey lawyers work in conjunction with Filey estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 The Filey conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Filey
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Filey have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Filey and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Filey since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Filey

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Filey?

If you are buying a property in Filey your lawyer will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is as part of the total price then this should be required shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Filey for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Filey conveyancing specialists.

I am purchasing a new build house in Filey with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not reveal to my lawyer about the extras as it could affect my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Filey I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Filey suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

What does commercial conveyancing in Filey cover?

Filey conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

We are soon to acquiring a home in Filey. Conveyancing is not yet done but we wish to keep our transaction price private from the likes of Nestoria. Is this achievable and how?

HMLR are legally bound to reveal price paid information on the official title for residential properties nationwide including premises in Filey. The register of title is an open document, so the Land Registry would be breaching their statutory duty excluded specific properties such as the property in Filey.

You can ask HMLR to hide the amount paid data but the response will be in the negative.

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Home buying in Filey is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Filey property searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation supplied by the seller’s conveyancer
  • Raising queries with the owner’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • 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 formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Filey 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 parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Filey commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

Neighboring Locations

Scarborough
Filey
Bridlington
Flamborough

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

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