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Reasons to use our Horsforth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Horsforth lawyer are the key to a successful Horsforth conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Horsforth - if so both parties will be less confrontational
  • 3 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have excellent personal links with Horsforth selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The Horsforth conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Horsforth
  • 5 Horsforth conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Horsforth since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi property, Low Lane, LS18 5QW completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced premises, Haven Gardens, LS16 6SN completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion

Disposal

of semi premises, Newlay Grove, LS18 4LH completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £360,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Transfer

of house residence, Haven Chase, LS16 6SG completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £280,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Horsforth

Me and my partner are hoping to acquire a 1 bedroom flat in Horsforth with a mortgage. We like our Horsforth solicitor, but the bank says she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have little option but to instruct one of the bank panel solicitors or retain our Horsforth property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to act for them. This feels very unfair; are we not able to demand that the mortgage company use our Horsforth lawyer ?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose 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. Another option that might be available is for your Horsforth conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Horsforth but how do I know who I should use?

Do not opt for the cheapest Horsforth conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from UBS as we want to conduct improvements to our property in Horsforth. Are we obliged to choose a high street Horsforth solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

UBS do not ordinarily instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the UBS panel.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Horsforth. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I have justdiscovered that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Horsforth for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make 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 Horsforth conveyancing specialists.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Horsforth prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Horsforth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Horsforth to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Horsforth. I have discover a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Should I cancel the direct debit for my mortgage with Santander once a completion date for my home sale in Horsforth has been set?

No, you must continue meeting any mortgage payments to Santander pending the mortgage being discharged out of the proceeds of sale as part of your Horsforth conveyancing.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Horsforth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Peter Brearley Ltd, Sanderson House, 22 Station Road, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5NT
  • Horsforth Law Practice, Sanderson House, 22 Station Road 2nd Floor, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5NT
  • Richmond & Co, 127 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4QD
  • Veronique Marot & Co, 36 Newlay Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4LE
  • Morrison Mackay, 6 Adel Grange Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8HX

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Horsforth regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Horsforth but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Hewitts Ingham, 2 New Road Side, LS19 6HN
  • Advantage Property Lawyers Limited, Hurley House, LS11 5DQ
  • Enact Conveyancing Limited , P O Box HK3, LS11 5QJ
  • Rhodes & Walker, City Hub, BD1 5BD
  • Stephen Cox , 4th Floor Auburn House, BD1 3NU

Planning law solicitors in Horsforth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Horsforth practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Lester Morrill, 27 Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PL
  • Zermansky & Partners, 25, Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW
  • Needle Partners Limited, Grove House, Mansion Gate Drive, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4DN
  • Walton & Co (planning Lawyers) Ltd, 2 Queen Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2TW
  • Shulmans Llp, 10 Wellington Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AP

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

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