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Examples of recent conveyancing in Leeds since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Leeds

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Leeds. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Leeds you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Leeds.

I have todayfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Leeds for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the premises is in your name, 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 Leeds conveyancing specialists.

I am selling my house. My past lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Leeds if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Leeds. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Leeds for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training purposes.

I've recently bought a leasehold house in Leeds. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leeds Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the building? Best to be warned whether fixing the lift or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared by the tenants and could well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or necessitate a one time invoice. Its a good idea to discover as much as possible regarding the company managing the building as they can either make living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask other people whether they are happy with them. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the service charges are due to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending the funds.

My step-son is about to join the property ladder, the home loan was agreed last week in principle. After the offer was accepted on apartment we telephoned the mortgage institution to go forward with his. We were very surprised to hear that mortgage lenders do not accept all conveyancing practitioner, they need to be on their approved list, is this correct?

Lenders normally imposes restrictions either the type or the number of conveyancing firms on their approved list of lawyers. A common example of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to limit the number of firms they use to represent them. You should note that banks have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any Leeds conveyancer on their panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the rationalisation of conveyancing panels a few years ago and whilst there are differing views about the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of law firms only carry out one or two conveyances a year. Those supporting conveyancing panel cuts ask why law firms should have the right to be on a Lender panel when clearly, conveyancing is not their speciality. To put it another way; would you want a conveyancing solicitor to represent you if you were charged with a crime? Probably not.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Leeds

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Leeds with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Grahame Stowe Bateson, Portland House, 7 Portland Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3DR
  • Wrigleys Solicitors Llp, 19 Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AG
  • Abr Solicitors Limited, Britannia Chambers, 4 Oxford Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AX
  • Samuels & Co Solicitors, Oxford House, Oxford Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BE
  • Henry Hyams, 7 South Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5QE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Leeds regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Leeds with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Leeds. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Grahame Stowe Bateson, Portland House, 7 Portland Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3DR
  • Wrigleys Solicitors Llp, 19 Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AG
  • Henry Hyams, 7 South Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5QE
  • Lupton Fawcett Llp, Yorkshire House, East Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5BD
  • John Delaney & Co, 1st Floor, Falk House, Westgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2RA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Leeds regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Leeds but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Advantage Property Lawyers Limited, Hurley House, LS11 5DQ
  • Enact Conveyancing Limited , P O Box HK3, LS11 5QJ

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

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