Due to move into my new home in East Preston next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These obligations are not unique to conveyancing in East Preston.
Finally the sale completed on my house in East Preston last May yet the purchaser is Skype messaging me to moan that her lawyer needs to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?
Following your disposal your lawyer should forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your lawyer must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been discharged to the buyers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements peculiar conveyancing in East Preston.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in East Preston. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in East Preston. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Preston
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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. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
How do I use the search facility to get a quote from a conveyancing solicitor in East Preston on the authorised to act for my bank?
First choose a mortgage company such as Nationwide Building Society, Leeds Building Society or TSB then specify your location for example East Preston. Conveyancing organisations in East Preston and nationally will then be shown.
Me and mywife and I are searching for an affordable conveyancing lawyer in East Preston to assist me in selling my apartment. I I am concerned about being overcharged and there are so many East Preston conveyancing practices to pick from...who's the best?
If you’ve never used a lawyer before, a personal recommendation through family or friends is a great place to start and is often a good barometer of quality. As an alternative option, take a look at the client testimonials viewable on your conveyancer’s website or use our search facility to locate a conveyancing solicitor in East Preston.