My friend's dad is a solicitor. I anticipate that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in South Yorkshire?

It’s wise to get multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this site. The prices will contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.

I am selling our house in South Yorkshire and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street South Yorkshire conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in South Yorkshire. We have lived in South Yorkshire for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)

Just acquired a detached house in South Yorkshire , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My South Yorkshire conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my name is recorded.

As far as conveyancing in South Yorkshire registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the property so registration formalities is not usually an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in South Yorkshire differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in South Yorkshire come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in South Yorkshire usually buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in South Yorkshire or who has acted in the same development.

My fiance and I may need to rent out our South Yorkshire 1st floor flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a South Yorkshire conveyancing firm in 2001 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to seek any advice as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?

Some leases for properties in South Yorkshire do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I inherited a garden flat in South Yorkshire, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in South Yorkshire with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2085

With 60 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.