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Cheap conveyancing in Horbury does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Horbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Horbury is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Horbury lawyer are the key to a successful Horbury home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 The Horbury conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Horbury
  • 4 Horbury solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Horbury conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors are located in Horbury - if so sets of solicitors will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Horbury since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Horbury

We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Horbury for our house purchase. Our financial adviser has since notified us that our bank Aldermore won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A bank will insist on a panel solicitor act for it. Borrowers are expected to bear the charges for this. Try using our directory service to select a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Horbury on the Aldermore approved list of solicitors.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Horbury

Do not opt for the cheapest Horbury conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

I am planning to move property in May. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Horbury. Conveyancing lawyer was organised before I stumbled across this site.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from the selling agent however this should only take place when the sellers conveyancers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be given over. You will need to tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Horbury or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Horbury.

I am purchasing a property in Horbury. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Virgin Money be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Virgin Money your lawyer must follow the formal instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Virgin Money. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Virgin Money where a lease fails to meet these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Horbury.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a residence in Horbury? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that homeowners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Horbury?

Unless a prior purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you can assume that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Horbury to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Should I be wary about third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a national conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Horbury conveyancing firm?

As with many professional services, often input from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all put forward conveyancers to appoint. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that most mortgage providers specify a panel list of conveyancers you have to use for the lender aspect of your conveyancing.

My husband and I are 18 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Horbury. I am am very frustrated with the quality of service. Can you help me find new solicitors?

They would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been sent? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool will help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Horbury

When it comes to my conveyancing in Horbury should I be paying VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee

(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Horbury conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the lawyer's time in submitting the funds this way.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Horbury regulated by the SRA

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

  • Switalskis Solicitors Limited, 19 Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SD
  • Henshaw Pratt Solicitors In Association With Kenyon Son & Craddock, 32 Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TF
  • Catteralls, 15 King Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SL
  • Gm Wilson Solicitors Limited, 1 Crown Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SU
  • Liddy's Solicitors Limited, 2 King Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Horbury regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Horbury specialising in commercial conveyancing in Horbury. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Crooks Commercial Solicitors Limited, 17 Appleton Court, Calder Park, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AR
  • Switalskis Solicitors Limited, 19 Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SD
  • Henshaw Pratt Solicitors In Association With Kenyon Son & Craddock, 32 Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TF
  • Catteralls, 15 King Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SL
  • Gm Wilson Solicitors Limited, 1 Crown Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SU

Planning law solicitors in Horbury regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Horbury specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Horbury
  • Haighs Solicitors, 124 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8AB

Neighboring Locations

Batley
Ossett
Wakefield
Dewsbury
Horbury
Darton

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