I require fast conveyancing in East Yorkshire as I am under pressure to complete within 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in East Yorkshire the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Taking into account that I am about to spend over three hundred thousand on a property in East Yorkshire I wish to have a conversation with the solicitor about myhome move in advance of appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in East Yorkshire.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a file number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for residential conveyancing in East Yorkshire should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a residence in Swansea but reside in East Yorkshire. My lawyer (based 260 kilometers awayrequires that I execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in East Yorkshire to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in East Yorkshire

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in East Yorkshire ?

The majority of houses in East Yorkshire are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in East Yorkshire in which case you should be looking for a East Yorkshire conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should report to you on the legal implications.

East Yorkshire Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before buying

How much is the ground rent and service charge? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? Are there any major works on the horizon that could increase the maintenance charges?

We are thinking of using an online lawyer rather than a East Yorkshire conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in having the opportunity to visit a local East Yorkshire conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing documents and and when necessary
• getting face-to-face explanations of issues that you need help with
• the ability to complain if matters need to addressed

When comparing estimates, look out for hidden extras. Most decent East Yorkshire high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online agents appear to offer discounted fees, yet have hidden 'extras' in the fine print.