We instructed a high street firm for our conveyancing in North Yorkshire recently. Looking through the terms of engagement I seewe are on the hook for charges even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I go with them or appoint an internet firm who offer no completion no cost conveyancing in North Yorkshire?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be higher to neutralise the conveyances that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that such offerings generally do not protect you from disbursements such your North Yorkshire conveyancing search charges.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in North Yorkshire. The property agents advise that it is the norm for flats in North Yorkshire to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 69 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Just bought a terraced house in North Yorkshire , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My North Yorkshire conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my name is registered.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in North Yorkshire registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the purchaser has moved in to the property so an expedited registration is not usually top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I am buying a new build apartment in North Yorkshire. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 North Yorkshire
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
I was pointed in your direction by a number of property agents in North Yorkshire to select a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to offer any commission for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
What are my options where I am unhappy with the conveyancing practitioner who carried out our conveyancing in North Yorkshire?
We live in an imperfect world, and unfortunately sometimes matters do not go as planned. However there is recourse if you were unhappy with your conveyancing in North Yorkshire. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a property lawyer to their regulator. If you remain unhappy you may consider getting in touch with the Legal Ombudsman.