I am purchasing a new build flat in Woodbury and my solicitor is telling me that she has to the bank to disclose incentives from the developer. I am nearing the developer’s deadline to exchange contracts and I would rather not prolong the conveyancing. is my lawyer playing by the book?
You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your conveyancing practitioner. A precondition to being on a bank panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Woodbury costs more?
Woodbury leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving applicable notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Woodbury. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
three months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Woodbury took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am buying a new build apartment in Woodbury. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Woodbury
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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 provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
My husband and I are one month into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Woodbury. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?
They would need to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new solicitor and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating charges and frustration. That should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Woodbury