What is the most effective way to search for the right solicitor who will supply a quality service for my conveyancing in Castleford?

First ask connections whom they would seek assistance from.

Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Castleford. Telephone two or three listed and ask them to send you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.

Third is to use this site to help you find the right solicitors taking into account your own requirements including location,speed, complications and who your intended mortgage company is. Don't take the bait of £99 conveyancing in Castleford

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must be out of my let out property in Castleford by 30/12/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the other solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim towards

We note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Castleford?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Castleford.

My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Castleford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Castleford. We have lived in Castleford for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Castleford. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Castleford

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.