Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon is more expensive?
Rawdon and Yeadon leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rawdon and Yeadon. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 7/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
My stepmother informed me that in purchasing a property in Rawdon and Yeadon there may be a number of restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external alterations to the property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Rawdon and Yeadon which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I am purchasing a end of terrace house in Rawdon and Yeadon. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal work on the property include checks to determine if these alterations are permitted?
Your property lawyer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain works or require the consent of a 3rd party. Some works call for local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
I am expecting a DIP from UBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do UBS recommend any Rawdon and Yeadon solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Rawdon and Yeadon solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the UBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and UBS through the process.
I need some fast conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon as I am faced with pressure to complete within 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not getting a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Rawdon and Yeadon. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’