My wife and I are about to complete on the purchase of a house in Westgate on Sea but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the owner of £3k by way of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however Nottingham will not agree to this. Should they have been approached?
The conveyancing practitioner being on a Nottingham approved list is required to disclose to Nottingham of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your conveyancing practitioner to disclose the price change to Nottingham then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Nottingham and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Westgate on Sea.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Westgate on Sea costs more?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Westgate on Sea and Kent usually warrants additional due diligence compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes checking the lease terms, liaising with the landlord concerning the service of appropriate notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, procuring the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different proprietor have owned the lease since it was first entered into.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Westgate on Sea. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Westgate on Sea
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Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Westgate on Sea before retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Westgate on Sea. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I have been recommended by a number of selling agents in Westgate on Sea to find a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to recommend your services over alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t offer any commission for sending work our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
We today found out that one of the partners of the firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Westgate on Sea is is the sister of the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this allowed?
On the basis that no conflict arises this is permitted. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Coventry Building Society as of 7/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :