Why would one instruct a Norbiton conveyancing company given that internet based alternatives are more affordable?
Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Norbiton and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t become consumed with sourcing the lowest priced Norbiton conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist lawyer. Emails can't replace a telephone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you as to progress making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. If you ever need to contact the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll be sure you are in the know.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Norbiton? What am I being asked for?
Norbiton conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers throughout the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the identity of any client in order to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to produce two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).
Confirmation of the origin of funds is also required in accordance with the money laundering statutes as conveyancers are obliged to check that the funds you are using to purchase a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase monies if you are a cash purchaser) has come from a reputable source (such as employment savings) rather than the fruits of criminal behaviour.
The deeds to our home can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Norbiton 5 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
As long as you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be recorded by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and order up to date copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually hold a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for twenty pounds.
Given that I am about to part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on 3 bedroom house in Norbiton I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor about myhome move prior to appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be doing your conveyancing in Norbiton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Norbiton should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Norbiton. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Norbiton ?
The majority of houses in Norbiton are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Norbiton so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Norbiton conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Norbiton conveyancing firm to represent me?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Norbiton conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Norbiton flat is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case related to 1 flat.