Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Westgate on Sea

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

Why do I need a "lender approved" conveyancer?

Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your transaction at risk of delay or failure.

Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Westgate on Sea conveyancing

Reasons to use our Westgate on Sea conveyancing solicitors

Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
Experience means that Westgate on Sea property lawyer have established very good working relationships with Westgate on Sea local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Westgate on Sea.
Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Westgate on Sea home moves can become significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
The Westgate on Sea conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Westgate on Sea
The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Westgate on Sea is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Westgate on Sea since January 2025*

Disposal

of house residence, Northdown Road, CT9 3LD completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £410,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Bradstow Way, CT10 1AX completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £575,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Westgate on Sea

Due to complete my purchase in Westgate on Sea next Monday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the mortgage company. What risks does the mortgage company expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer 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 conditions. These obligations are not specific to conveyancing in Westgate on Sea.

We note that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Westgate on Sea?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Westgate on Sea.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Westgate on Sea?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Westgate on Sea and Solicitor firms in Westgate on Sea offering conveyancing We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. The two can conduct associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am buying a property in Westgate on Sea. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Aldermore have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements set out in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Aldermore. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Aldermore where a lease fails to satisfy these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Westgate on Sea.

My fiancee and I are in the throws of looking at flats in Westgate on Sea and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it best to have my conveyancing practitioner on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a home loan with Bank of Ireland.

It would be advisable to commence your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Westgate on Sea?

Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Westgate on Sea to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Westgate on Sea. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Westgate on Sea

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.

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

My business partner and I are looking to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Westgate on Sea for below 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Westgate on Sea, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can find you the right solicitor. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or email us so that we may provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

Last updated 27/04/2025

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Westgate on Sea regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Westgate on Sea but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

Boys & Maughan, India House, Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PZ
Hardman And Watson Limited, 5 Lloyd Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1HX
Barnes Marsland Solicitors Limited, 103 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JS
Thorn Drury & Searles, 76 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9RS
Robinson Allfree, 17-25 Cavendish Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9AL

Planning law solicitors in Westgate on Sea regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Westgate on Sea with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals

Boys & Maughan, India House, Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PZ

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Westgate on Sea?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Westgate on Sea. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:

Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
Receive a high standard of legal services.
Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
Have a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
Have a speedy, independent and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Westgate on Sea about your conveyancing in Westgate on Sea.

Neighboring Locations

Birchington


	Westgate on Sea

Broadstairs
Margate

Sandwich

Deal
Ramsgate

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.