We are planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Headingley who is on the conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Headingley.

We are selling our property in Headingley and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Headingley conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Headingley. Having lived in Headingley for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You must 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

My uncle has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Headingley. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Headingley conveyancing lawyer the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.

I acquired a split level flat in Headingley, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Headingley with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

Living abroad it is not practicable to travel my Headingley conveyancing practitioners office to execute documents for conveyancing in Headingley – will this be an issue?

Not a problem. Headingley conveyancing solicitors can deal with conveyancing transactions for clients from a distance. It is not necessary for you to be able to meet your lawyer in the flesh at a Headingley conveyancers office. Almost all can deal with all communications remotely from their Headingley office.