Me and my partner are about to complete buying a property in East Yorkshire but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the seller in the sum of six thousand pounds in the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Co-operative are not allowing this. Why were they informed?

The conveyancer that is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Co-operative of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to report the price change to Co-operative then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Co-operative and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in East Yorkshire.

After reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing solicitor in East Yorkshire, many advise that I should instruct a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. East Yorkshire is one of the many areas of the UK where there are CQS lawyers.

I am buying a new build apartment in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Yorkshire

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in East Yorkshire. I have discover a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? 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?

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my basement apartment in East Yorkshire. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have just received a yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is pay the maintenance contribution as usual as all ground rent and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I acquired a 2 bed flat in East Yorkshire, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in East Yorkshire with an extended lease are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2096

With only 71 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.