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Conveyancing in Highbridge : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Highbridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Highbridge are familiar with the local issues specific to Highbridge and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 Highbridge property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Highbridge conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Highbridge estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Highbridge conveyancers work in conjunction with Highbridge estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout

Examples of recent conveyancing in Highbridge since December 2024*

Transfer

of terraced residence, Mayflower Court, TA9 3BQ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £299,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Transfer

of terraced property, Hooper Close, TA8 1JQ completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £207,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of terraced premises, Clyce Road, TA9 3DH completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £182,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of house property, Ashcott Place, TA8 1HN completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £280,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Highbridge

The solicitor who dealt with my former purchase has quoted £995 for freehold conveyancing in Highbridge. I am looking to sell a purpose built detached home for £250,000. This seems too much. Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Highbridge?

The quote is slightly on the expensive side. If you are willing to spend time comparing costs you might shave off some of the expense by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, you maylive to rue opting for an a cheaper lawyer. If is important to be sure the solicitor can act for your bank. Do make use of our search tool to select a Highbridge conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Highbridge.

How does conveyancing in Highbridge differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Highbridge come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Highbridge tend to buy the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Highbridge or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Highbridge is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

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 would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Highbridge may determine 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 into buying my first house which is in Highbridge and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Highbridge. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Highbridge area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Highbridge. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am looking at a two flats in Highbridge which have about 50 years unexpired on the lease term. Do I need to be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Highbridge. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As a lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is generally wise to increase the term of the lease. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on such properties. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We recommend you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

I own a studio flat in Highbridge, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Highbridge with a long lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2079

With only 54 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £32,300 and £37,400 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. 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 placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

I'm selling a apartment in Highbridge. I can find my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't locate my conveyancer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Is this a big problem?

Not all staff in the company must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unlicensed staff.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Highbridge regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Highbridge but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • John Shirley & Co, 24 College Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AT
  • Barrington & Sons Limited, 60 High Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AG
  • Holley & Steer, Tregunter, 1 Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2ET

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Highbridge?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Highbridge. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Highbridge about your conveyancing in Highbridge.

Highbridge commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Formation of commercial management companies Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Drafting and approving option agreements complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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