We are buying our first house. Our property lawyer has messagedto check if we want to purchase extra conveyancing searches. As novices we in the dark as to what's appropriate for conveyancing in Broadclyst
The scope of Broadclyst conveyancing searches depends entirely on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you adequately comprehend what information each search could give you. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that search. Where you are unclear, ask your lawyer to advise.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Broadclyst. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Broadclyst prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not grant a mortgage on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Broadclyst. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Broadclyst especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Broadclyst.
In scouring the web for the term cheap conveyancing in Broadclyst it brings up many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?
The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so seek the guidance of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Broadclyst or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Broadclyst differ, so it's a good idea to secure at least four costs illustrations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.
I am hoping to complete next month on a leasehold property in Broadclyst. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Broadclyst should include some of the following:
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You would want to receive a copy of the lease Your lawyers should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance requirements if lease has a provision for a slush fund? Does the lease prevent you from letting out the property, or working from home specifics of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the tennant, head lessor, landlord
Leasehold Conveyancing in Broadclyst - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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Best to be warned if redecorating or some other significant cost is due in the near future that will be shared between the leaseholders and could well materially increase the the service charges or result in a one time payment. Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the building? What prohibitions exist in the Broadclyst Lease?
Do online conveyancing companies undertake everything a local Broadclyst solicitor does or do I still need to use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Broadclyst?
Where you instruct an online conveyancer they should cover all the tasks your Broadclyst solicitor will cover.