Last January we completed a house move in Rawdon and Yeadon. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon?

The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is inaccurate, 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 Rawdon and Yeadon.

As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can impart concerning purchase conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon or throughout West Yorkshire is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. For instance, the vendor, property agent and even potentially the lender. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the legal process whose responsibility is to protect your best interests and to protect you.

We are witnessing a worrying ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone has to be blamed for the process taking so long. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your conveyancer ahead of the other players when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

Do I need to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon so that I can attend their offices when needed.

Whereas this was necessary ten years ago, almost all mortgage companies no longer need their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over ID documents and there are still manifest benefits to using a locally based practitioner, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Rawdon and Yeadon.

My business partner and I are intending to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon from the point of view of saving time on the sale process?

• Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon can be reduced where you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation needed by the buyers’ lawyers.
You believe that you know the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable verify this by asking your lawyers. A buyer’s conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to where the lease term is below 80 years. It is therefore important at an early stage that you identify whether the lease for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your home on the market for sale. If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should ensure that you hold the original share document. Arranging a replacement share certificate can be a lengthy formality and delays many a Rawdon and Yeadon conveyancing deal. Where a reissued share is necessary, do contact the company officers or managing agents (where applicable) for this sooner rather than later. If there is a history of any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is essential that these are resolved prior to the flat being marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be warry about purchasing a flat where there is a current dispute. You will have to accept that you will have to pay any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is clearly preferable to present the dispute as historic as opposed to ongoing.

I invested in buying a studio flat in Rawdon and Yeadon, conveyancing formalities finalised 8 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Rawdon and Yeadon with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2085

With only 61 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £19,000 and £22,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.