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  • 1 Notwithstanding what other companies advise it just might be important to pop into your solicitor to execute contracts. There are various parties with with an interest in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Keighley 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.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Keighley regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Keighley and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Personal touch together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Keighley conveyancing can become significantly more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 The Keighley conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Keighley

Examples of recent conveyancing in Keighley since January 2025*

Sale

of house premises, Shann Crescent, BD21 2TN completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £155,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

Disposal

of terraced property, Riverside, BD21 4JP completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £105,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

Sale

of house residence, Bracewell Street, BD21 4NJ completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £96,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Transfer

of terraced premises, North View Terrace, BD22 8HJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £187,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Keighley

Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Keighley conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?

Keighley conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Lloyds directly.

We're in Keighley, First timers buying with a mortgage (lender is Nottingham , and our lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Keighley

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Keighley and Solicitor partnerships in Keighley who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in transferring property. The two can deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

My wife and I purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Keighley. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these works are allowed?

Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Keighley can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain changes or necessitated the permission of another owner. Many works need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

My conveyancer has informed me that breach of easement insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Keighley conveyancing?

The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Birmingham Midshires and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

My company is hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Keighley for under £2000?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Keighley, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

Back In 2006, I bought a leasehold flat in Keighley. Conveyancing and Barclays Direct mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Keighley who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?

First contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Keighley conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Keighley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

    Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the building? Its a good idea to discover as much as possible about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Enquire of prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their service. On a final note, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and precisely what it includes. Are there any major works in the near future that will add a premium to the service fees?

As a tenant I am on the hook for a maintenance contribution for my ground floor flat in Keighley. As a result of personal circumstances I fell behind with payments. I negotiated a payment schedule but there remains two currently due.

I now wish to sell and I am concerned this will threaten to derail the sale if I have to pay off the amount due now. I'd like to sell up and then discharge the arrears from the proceeds - is this viable?

You should speak with the solicitor handling your Keighley conveyancing but it may be possible to arrange for the arrears to be passed to the purchasers. The contractual price payable would be reduced to reflect the amount of debt they take on. They could then pay the arrears after completion of the purchase.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Keighley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Waddington Legal Limited, 22-24 Devonshire Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 2AU
  • Awb Charlesworth Llp, 12/16 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3SE
  • Weatherhead & Butcher, 120 Main Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2JJ
  • John J Halliwell & Co (incorporating Dewhirst Binns), 53 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0AQ
  • Read Dunn Connell Limited, 30 Park Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4JD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Keighley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Keighley with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Keighley. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Waddington Legal Limited, 22-24 Devonshire Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 2AU
  • Awb Charlesworth Llp, 12/16 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3SE
  • John J Halliwell & Co (incorporating Dewhirst Binns), 53 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0AQ
  • Read Dunn Connell Limited, 30 Park Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4JD
  • Claire Murphy Limited, Suite 8, Ridings House, 31 Leeds Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8DP

Planning law solicitors in Keighley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Keighley practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Claire Murphy Limited, Suite 8, Ridings House, 31 Leeds Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8DP

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

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