Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Higham Ferrers even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for instance if I wish to buy an office in Higham Ferrers with a loan from Coventry Building Society?
Our comparison service is mainly utilised to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Higham Ferrers but we have set out towards the end of this page some Higham Ferrers commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the firm directly to see if they can also act for Coventry Building Society
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Higham Ferrers. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 20/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I have a renovated Edwardian house in Higham Ferrers. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Clydesdale. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. Is it worth asking Clydesdale to clarify?
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Higham Ferrers and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Higham Ferrers is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Higham Ferrers are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Higham Ferrers you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Higham Ferrers 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 premises.
I am looking to sell my property. My previous conveyancers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Higham Ferrers if that affects matters.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Higham Ferrers. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Higham Ferrers conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Higham Ferrers conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Higham Ferrers conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Higham Ferrers who can give a testimonial? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?
I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Higham Ferrers, conveyancing formalities finalised 8 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Higham Ferrers with a long lease are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2095
You have 70 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.