Having been told to check out your organisation we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Sowerby Bridge recommended on your site but stumbled across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem cheaper – why is this?

There are numerous conveyancing organisations advertising supposedly cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees result in the final fee markedly uplifted. In accordance with regulatory requirements costs outlined in terms and conditions should be fair and reasonable invoiced The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Sowerby Bridge clearly state all costs for a domestic conveyancing transaction.

We were just about to sign contracts for a property in Sowerby Bridge. We have hit a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society expires on 18/3/2026 but the sellers are putting forward a completion date of 20/3/2026. Can one prolong the mortgage offer?

The person best placed to address this concern is your conveyancer who will assess if he or she is should be discussing with the mortgage broker, owner’s lawyers, property agents or possibly all three given what has gone on in your conveyancing as of today.

We are downsizing from our house in Sowerby Bridge and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Sowerby Bridge. We have lived in Sowerby Bridge for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)

About to purchase a new build apartment in Sowerby Bridge. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sowerby Bridge

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. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Sowerby Bridge. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I bought a 1st floor flat in Sowerby Bridge, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Sowerby Bridge with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2085

With only 59 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £20,900 and £24,200 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.