I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Axbridge. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 16/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :

How does conveyancing in Axbridge differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Axbridge contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because developers in Axbridge usually acquire 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 property lawyers 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 Axbridge or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Axbridge and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Axbridge. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Axbridge area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

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

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Axbridge. I have land on a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Axbridge. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Axbridge are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Axbridge so you should seriously consider looking for a Axbridge conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Axbridge - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

The answer will be helpful as a) areas may result in problems in the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to know about it The best form of lease structure is if the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this scenario the lessees enjoy being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is usually retained if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders. Who is in charge of the building?