We are purchasing our first house. Our lawyer has messagedto check if we would like to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Wadebridge

The extent of Wadebridge conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What matters is that you adequately appreciate what information each search could supply. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are uncertain, ask your lawyer to advise.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Wadebridge. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I have recentlybecome aware that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Wadebridge for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Wadebridge conveyancing specialists.

I am 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Wadebridge. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you will need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-sent. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added expenses and complications. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Wadebridge

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Wadebridge. Before I get started I require certainty as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Wadebridge - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I acquired a ground floor flat in Wadebridge, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1996. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Wadebridge with over 90 years remaining are worth £260,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2099

With only 74 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.