We decided to go with a Driffield based solicitor for my conveyancing in Driffield last week. After carefully reading the official terms of business I notewe are responsible for costs even if our purchase aborts. Should I ditch them and appoint a web based conveyancing company who offer no completion no cost conveyancing in Driffield?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to neutralise those transactions that abort. You should be mindful that these schemes rarely cover disbursements for example Driffield conveyancing search fees.

My wife and I are refinancing our maisonette in Driffield with Aldermore. We have a son 19 who lives at home. Our solicitor has asked us to disclose anyone over the age of 17 other than ourselves who reside at the property. Our lawyer has now e-mailed a document for our son to sign, giving up any rights in the event that the flat is repossessed. I have two questions (1) Is this form unique to the Aldermore conveyancing panel as he did not need to sign this form when we remortgaged 4 years ago (2) Does our son by signing this extinguish his entitlement to inherit the property?

On the face of it your lawyer has done nothing wrong as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Aldermore. This is solely used to protect Aldermore if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Aldermore had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Driffield. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Driffield

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Driffield prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend not give a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with 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 Driffield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Driffield it reveals many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Driffield or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Driffield differ, so it's advisable to request at least three estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.