What we achieved
- Successfully completed the sale of a landmark coastal property valued at approximately £15 million.
- Managed the legal complexities of a private jetty subject to a licence with The Crown Estate.
- Coordinated the jetty licence requirements with the wider conveyancing transaction to help keep the sale on track.
- Provided continuity of advice throughout, giving the client confidence that their property and its legal history were already well understood.
The challenge
Our client was selling an exceptional coastal property in Poole valued at approximately £15 million. We had acted on the original purchase several years earlier, giving us an in-depth understanding of the property, its history and the legal issues that could influence the sale.
The estate was more complex than a standard residential transaction.
Alongside the main residence, it included caretaker accommodation, multiple outbuildings and a private jetty extending into Crown Estate-owned waters. The sale therefore required careful management of several interconnected legal matters to ensure the transaction progressed without unnecessary delays.
Our approach
Having advised the client on the original acquisition, we were able to anticipate many of the issues that would arise and deal with them proactively.
A key aspect of the transaction was the private jetty. As the structure was subject to a licence with The Crown Estate, we worked closely with The Crown Estate’s legal team to manage the licence requirements and ensure they aligned with the sale. This involved detailed negotiations and careful coordination with all parties involved.
At the same time, we oversaw every aspect of the wider conveyancing transaction, including the various buildings forming part of the estate. By maintaining clear communication between the buyer’s advisers, external stakeholders and our client, we kept the transaction moving while protecting the client’s interests throughout.
The outcome
The sale completed successfully, with the legal complexities surrounding the jetty licence and the wider estate managed efficiently alongside the conveyancing process.
Because we had acted for the client on both the purchase and subsequent sale, we were able to provide continuity of advice and a detailed understanding of the property’s legal history. This helped streamline the transaction and gave the client confidence that every aspect of the sale was being managed by a team that already knew the property inside out.
How Tees helped
Complex property transactions often involve much more than the transfer of title. Our Property Conveyancing experts work closely with external organisations, regulators and other professional advisers to resolve issues early, minimise delays and keep transactions on track.
Whether you are buying or selling a unique, high-value property, we provide practical, straightforward advice from instruction through to completion.
