Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Duxford who acted for me 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative conveyancer?

The estimate fees are a bit high. If you are happy to expend time scrutinising quotes you might shave off some of the cost by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were content with the assistance the firm gave you maycome to rue choosing an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can also act for HSBC Bank. You can use our search tool to get a quote a Duxford conveyancing firm on the HSBC Bank member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Duxford.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must leave my let out flat in Duxford by 14/11/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

Generally one should not give notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, speak to your conveyancer and urge them to they chase the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look to achieve

A relative suggested that if I am purchasing in Duxford I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

A search of this type is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Duxford conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Duxford around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Duxford Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Duxford.

What does commercial conveyancing in Duxford cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Duxford incorporates a wide range of advice, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Duxford. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Duxford are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Duxford so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Duxford conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First 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 will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.

I invested in buying a studio flat in Duxford, conveyancing having been completed February 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in Duxford with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2085

With just 60 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £20,000 and £23,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.