My fiance’s brother is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Highbridge?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. You will notice that quotes may contrast greatly but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
Due to complete my purchase in Highbridge next Tuesday. My conveyancer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the mortgage company. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These requirements are not specific to conveyancing in Highbridge.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Highbridge. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Highbridge is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Highbridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Highbridge 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 Highbridge may decide 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 residence.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Highbridge and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Highbridge is one of the many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Highbridge. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Highbridge are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Highbridge so you should seriously consider looking for a Highbridge conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.
I bought a split level flat in Highbridge, conveyancing having been completed June 2009. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Highbridge with an extended lease are worth £191,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2080
With only 54 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.