I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in St Leonards On Sea. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 27/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in St Leonards On Sea differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in St Leonards On Sea approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because house builders in St Leonards On Sea typically 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in St Leonards On Sea or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. St Leonards On Sea is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in St Leonards On Sea are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside St Leonards On Sea you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in St Leonards On Sea may decide 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 residence.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in St Leonards On Sea and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in St Leonards On Sea
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in St Leonards On Sea for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training reasons.