My partner’s step-father is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Broad Haven?
You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst amounts seem to be different but the service one can expect differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Broad Haven. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 20/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Broad Haven is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in Broad Haven are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Broad Haven 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 Broad Haven 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 premises.
We are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Broad Haven. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating costs and delays. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Broad Haven
Completion is due on our sale of a £425,000 maisonette in Broad Haven in seven days. The managing agents has quoted £324 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Broad Haven?
For most leasehold sales in Broad Haven conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Addressing pre-contract questions
Where consent is required before sale in Broad Haven
Supplying insurance information
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I purchased a split level flat in Broad Haven, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2002. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Broad Haven with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2088
With just 63 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as 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 are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Our lawyer in Broad Haven has uncovered a defect with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Broad Haven. The seller’s lawyers have put forward title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company?
The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the lender are the client. A precondition to being on the lender approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the mortgage company can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.