My brother and I have recently purchased a property in Shipley. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Shipley?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Shipley. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is incorrect, then you may have a claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Shipley.
A friend informed me that in purchasing a property in Shipley there may be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Shipley which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Shipley should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We are planning to move home in January. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Shipley. Conveyancing lawyer was organised before I stumbled across this page.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the estate agent however this should only occur once the vendors lawyers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be handed over. You can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Shipley or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Shipley.
I had an offer accepted on an apartment in Shipley on 8/9/2025, valuation was booked 4 days after, all came back fine. Solicitor retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Leeds Building Society and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Should our lawyer be raising questions concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Shipley.
Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers carrying out conveyancing in Shipley. Some people will buy a property in Shipley, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Conveyancers are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Shipley. The standard property information forms supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a standard question of the vendor to determine whether the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the premises has been flooded in past and is not notified by the vendor, then a purchaser may bring a compensation claim stemming from an incorrect answer. The purchaser’s conveyancers may also conduct an enviro report. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be carried out.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Shipley I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Shipley in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?
Should you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
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What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Shipley conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Shipley conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Shipley conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Shipley who can give a testimonial? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?
Shipley Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing
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Who are the managing agents? Plenty Shipley leasehold apartments will incur a service bill for maintenance of the building invoiced by the freeholder. If you purchase the apartment you will have to meet this contribution, usually in instalments accross the year. This can vary from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, this is usually not a significant amount, say about £25-£75 but you should to enquire as sometimes it can be surprisingly expensive. You will want to find out as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day matters like the tidiness of the common parts. Ask prospective neighbours if they are happy with their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the relevant party and specifically what it includes.