My Kegworth solicitor has identified an inconsistency when comparing the assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the conveyancing documents. My solicitor has advised that he must ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s course or action right?
Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I purchased a freehold residence in Kegworth but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Kegworth and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kegworth but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Kegworth. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 13/5/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Kegworth 4 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?
Assuming you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be evidenced by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and order up to date copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for £20 inclusive of VAT.
I am buying a new build flat in Kegworth. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kegworth
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Kegworth is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Kegworth are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Kegworth you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Kegworth 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.