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Top reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Harrogate

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Harrogate is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Harrogate property lawyer are the key to a successful Harrogate home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Harrogate
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Harrogate are familiar with the local concerns specific to Harrogate and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Harrogate since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Harrogate

Would the conveyancing solicitors to be found on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Harrogate?

We know of a number of niche solicitors we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Harrogate is just one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers cover.

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Harrogate conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel?

Harrogate conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.

My husband and I intend to purchase a newbuild flat in Harrogate with a mortgage from Nottingham Building Society.We have a Harrogate conveyancing practitioner but Nottingham Building Society says he's not listed on their approved list of firms. It seems we have no choice but to instruct a Nottingham Building Society panel solicitor or keep our high street solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to act for them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you contains various provisions, one of which will be that solicitors will be on the Nottingham Building Society approved list. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Nottingham Building Society

I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Harrogate. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Harrogate of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

What tools are available to locate a Harrogate solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the search on this website. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Harrogate conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Harrogate conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to see whether they are on the Barclays approved list

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of apartments in Harrogate which have in the region of fifty years remaining on the leases. Will this present a problem?

There are plenty of short leases in Harrogate. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease shortens the value of the lease reduces and it becomes more costly to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to increase the term of the lease. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

Harrogate Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    Be sure to enquire if the the lease includes any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is reasonably common in Harrogate leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Harrogate. If you love the apartmentin Harrogate however your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced difficult determination. For most Harrogate leaseholds the outlay for major works are not built into the service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Harrogate obliged leasehold owners to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for larger works. If a Harrogate lease has fewer than 80 years it will affect the value of the apartment. Check with your lender that they are willing to go ahead with the loan given the lease term. A short lease means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this will be. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the residence for 24 months in order to be legally able to extend the lease.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Harrogate regulated by the SRA

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

  • Taylor Fawcett Limited, 7 Princes Square, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1ND
  • Raworths Llp, Eton House, 89 Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1HF
  • Berwins Solicitors Limited, 2 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PA
  • Kirbys Llp, 32 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PR
  • Nicholls & Co, 18a, Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5HB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Harrogate

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Harrogate specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Raworths Llp, Eton House, 89 Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1HF
  • Berwins Solicitors Limited, 2 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PA
  • Kirbys Llp, 32 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PR
  • Nicholls & Co, 18a, Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5HB
  • Greenwoods, 90 High Street, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EA

Planning law solicitors in Harrogate regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Harrogate practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Kirbys Llp, 32 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PR

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