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Reasons to use our Whitby conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any alternative companies say it may be important to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 2 The Whitby conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Whitby
  • 3 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Whitby conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful 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.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Whitby governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Whitby solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whitby since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whitby

I was referred a lawyer who has quoted just over a thousand pound for no completion no fee conveyancing in Whitby. I’m hoping to downsize from a Edwardian property for £275,000. Is this expensive? Is it in excess of the average fee for conveyancing in Whitby?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are willing to invest time contrasting fee on a like for like basis you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to check that the firm can represent your lender. You can use our search tool to select a Whitby conveyancing practice on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Whitby.

We're in Whitby, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Nationwide , and our solicitor is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

How does conveyancing in Whitby differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Whitby approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because developers in Whitby usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Whitby or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Whitby I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Whitby in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

I'm remortgaging my existing property to a buy to let loan with TSB and intend to use the remaining equity towards another house. The location we are looking at is Whitby. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two banks and tie in the transactions?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are your solicitor should be able to connect the two transactions but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your expectations and needs.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a house in Newport but I am based in Whitby. My solicitor (who is 235 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Whitby who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Whitby

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Whitby

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Whitby practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Colin Brown & Kidson, Wellington House, 5 Wellington Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1BH

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Whitby?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Whitby. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a speedy, objective and comprehensive service where if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Whitby.

Residential in Whitby is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the solicitor acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering additional enquires from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

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

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