My IFA requires my Headingley law firm’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have tried my local Headingley branch but they don't know it.
Have you tried contacting your Headingley conveyancing practitioner about this?. They keep a central record lender panel numbers.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold property in Headingley. The property agents say that it is normal for flats in Headingley to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has Seventy One years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am downsizing from our property in Headingley and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Headingley. We have lived in Headingley for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I am buying a new build flat in Headingley. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Headingley
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Hoping to buy a property located in Headingley and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Headingley. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Headingley area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Headingley. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Headingley for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Anyone may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.