Are you able to recommend a Santander sanctioned Crowland conveyancing lawyer that can complete within 10 days? Am I best advised to unstruct a local Crowland firm or a factory type comparison site?

We can recommend some very good Crowland conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Crowland. Visit two or three firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your requirements together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Select the one that appears most efficient.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Crowland? What am I being asked for?

Crowland conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to verify the ID of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Proof of source of monies is also required in accordance with the money laundering laws as solicitors are obliged to investigate that the funds you are using to acquire a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase price if you are a cash purchaser) has originated from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) rather than the proceeds of criminal activity.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Crowland house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Crowland.

I am buying my first flat in Crowland with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent suggested that I not to tell my solicitor about the deal as it may jeopardize my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am hoping to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Crowland. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Crowland should include some of the following:

An explanation as to the provision as set out in the lease to pay service charges - with regard to both the building, and the wider rights a lessee has Whether your lease provides for a sinking fund? Responsibility to repair and maintain the block. It is important that you know which party is duty bound to repair and maintenance of every part of the building It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease permits you to add or upgrade aspects of the flat- you should know whether it applies to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether licences for alterations is mandated necessary Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice?

I own a ground floor flat in Crowland, conveyancing was carried out August 2000. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Crowland with an extended lease are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2100

You have 76 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.