Do the conveyancing practitioners indexed on your site handle right to buy conveyancing in Hull West?

We work with plenty of conveyancing experts who can conduct right to buy transactions Please contact the solicitors listed with a view to secure a costs calculation.

I own a freehold premises in Hull West but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Hull West and has limited impact for conveyancing in Hull West but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be extinguished.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as FTB of a ground floor flat in Hull West. Do I collect the keys to the house on the completion date from my conveyancer? If so, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Hull West?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be invited to collect the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as RBS, do Hull West property lawyers face a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I can not work out if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Hull West building society branch on numerous occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Hull West conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they will not lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

Provided that the solicitor is on the mortgage company panel, she or he must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook provisions for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I am downsizing from my home. My former conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Hull West if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Hull West. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Hull West conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hull West conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Hull West conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:

How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

I invested in buying a garden flat in Hull West, conveyancing was carried out 9 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Hull West with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2076

With just 51 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £30,400 and £35,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.