We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Bilborough?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Bilborough.

I just bought a property at auction in Bilborough. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Having legally committed yourself to purchase you should hire the services of a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you are facing a tight a fixed date to complete the property. An auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke auction set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold property the conveyancing papers should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation relating to leasehold premises. You need to give this to the solicitor instructed by you ASAP. You also need to ensure that you have funds organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

How can we know in advance if a Bilborough conveyancing solicitor on the Skipton panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Bilborough seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Bilborough. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the main cause of obstruction in Bilborough conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Bilborough.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Bilborough is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Bilborough are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bilborough you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bilborough 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 residence.

I only have Fifty years remaining on my flat in Bilborough. I need to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to find the freeholder. On the whole a specialist may be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document which can be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Bilborough.

I inherited a basement flat in Bilborough, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Bilborough with an extended lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2102

With 76 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.