In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Bucklesham? Is this really necessary?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing business. The Client Care letter that you are required to sign should stipulate this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Where you refuse to supply ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to accept instructions from you.
I am thinking of remortgaging my property in Bucklesham, does my lawyer need to be on the Yorkshire BS Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, but Yorkshire BS would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
Is it necessary to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a house in Bucklesham?
Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Bucklesham to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Bucklesham prior to instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bucklesham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Bucklesham and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides protection to business lessees, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Bucklesham is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with have offices