The mortgage offer from Santander for the remortgage of my single bedroom garden flat is to be issued imminently. Can you propose a low cost conveyancing solicitor in Whitby?
You have come to the wrong place to search for the lowest fares for conveyancing in Whitby. Our aim is to provide affordable conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers teasing you with ninety nine pound conveyancing in Whitby. Optimistically, in deciding on cheap conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst you will end up being stung for extras and still not receive the service you were looking for.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Whitby. The estate agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Whitby to have less than 75 years remaining. I am expecting a loan with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 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 6/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Various internet forums that I have frequented warn that are the main reason for obstruction in Whitby house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Whitby.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Whitby. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whitby
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Whitby and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to business tenants, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Whitby
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we appoint the agent's recommended conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Whitby
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to use your own,trusted Whitby conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by HQ.