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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Shipley house move

Reasons to use our Shipley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Shipley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Shipley property deals can be made significantly more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal links with Shipley selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Shipley lawyers work in conjunction with Shipley estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shipley since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shipley

My friend's brother is a solicitor. I hope that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Shipley?

It’s prudent to obtain multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this site. You will notice that prices may vary but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Shipley?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Shipley and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the seller, estate agent and sometimes a mortgage company. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Shipley should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Shipley in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shipley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Shipley especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Shipley.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Shipley and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to business lessees, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Shipley is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices

We are one month into a residential purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Shipley. I am am very dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would have to be very poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been issued? If so you need to advise them of the replacement lawyer and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental costs and delays. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Shipley

Do online conveyancing companies do everything a local Shipley solicitor does or must I use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Shipley?

If you instruct an online conveyancer they will undertake all the work your Shipley solicitor will cover.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shipley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Brooks, 30 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QN
  • Atkinson Firth, Fenix House, New Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QY
  • Bird & Daniels, 34 Westgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QX
  • Ashwells Law Llp, 109-113 Carlisle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8BY
  • Reiss Solicitors, 243 Manningham Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7ER

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shipley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Shipley with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Shipley. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Brooks, 30 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QN
  • Atkinson Firth, Fenix House, New Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QY
  • Bird & Daniels, 34 Westgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3QX
  • Hansards Law Limited, 13 Duckworth Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5ER
  • Ashwells Law Llp, 109-113 Carlisle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8BY

Planning law solicitors in Shipley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Shipley specialising in planning law. This could include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Gordons Llp, Forward House, 8 Duke Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3QX
  • Schofield Sweeney Llp, Church Bank House, Church Bank, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4DY
  • Lcf Law Limited, One St. James Business Park, New Augustus Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 5LL
  • Newstead & Walker, Mercury House, Mercury Row, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3HQ

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

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