Are the Fulford conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Leeds Building Society?

Fulford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.

My mortgage company has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Fulford but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Fulford or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

It is by no means the case that all Fulford conveyancing firms are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Fulford conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.

Various online forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary reason for obstruction in Fulford house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Fulford.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Fulford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Fulford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Fulford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Fulford may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I only have Sixty One years unexpired on my lease in Fulford. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the freeholder. In some cases a specialist should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be used as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Fulford.

I am the registered owner of a leasehold flat in Fulford, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Fulford with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2077

With just 52 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.