I require conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years built) in Hebden Bridge. The vast majority the flats have already been sold. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Hebden Bridge?

You are putting yourself at risk in not carrying out Hebden Bridge conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. Where timings and cost are primary issues you should discuss with your conveyancer about the options such as contingency insurance available to you

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Hebden Bridge is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Hebden Bridge are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hebden Bridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hebden Bridge may ascertain 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 property.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Hebden Bridge. I happened to chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Back In 2007, I bought a leasehold flat in Hebden Bridge. Conveyancing and Accord Mortgages Ltd mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Hebden Bridge who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?

First contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Hebden Bridge conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I bought a 1 bedroom flat in Hebden Bridge, conveyancing was carried out in 2008. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Hebden Bridge with an extended lease are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2097

With only 71 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my property in Hebden Bridge ?

Extracting or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer