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

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Anlaby conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is usually satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to validate not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this may result in your conveyancer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers are duty bound to notify the relevant authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

I am helping my aunt sell her property in Anlaby. Will the conveyancer order an energy performance certificate or should I organise this?

After the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates was retained a compulsory element of moving house. An energy assessment must be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms normally arrange. Where you are using a Anlaby conveyancing practitioner they might be able to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable local accredited person

My partner and I are in the process of viewing flats in Anlaby and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a home loan with Aldermore.

It would be sensible to start your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

It is not clear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Anlaby building society branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Anlaby conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

As long as the conveyancer is on the mortgage company panel, they must comply with the CML Handbook conditions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I'm purchasing a new build house in Anlaby with a loan from HSBC Bank. The developers would not move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about this deal as it would impact my loan with the lender. 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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Anlaby is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Anlaby are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Anlaby you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Anlaby may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Anlaby conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Anlaby conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Anlaby conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Anlaby who can give a testimonial? What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing?

I am the registered owner of a leasehold flat in Anlaby, conveyancing was carried out March 2005. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Anlaby with a long lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2073

With 52 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.