Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend perform attended exchange conveyancing in Chelsea?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out personalised exchanges. Please e-mail us to receive a costs illustration and details as to availability.

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

Chelsea conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have an obligation 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 are required to produce two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (typically a Utility Bill no older than three months).

Confirmation of the origin of funds is also necessary in accordance with the money laundering statutes as lawyers are mandated to investigate that the money you are utilising to acquire a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase price if you are a cash purchaser) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the fruits of illegitimate behaviour.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to list law firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Chelsea?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Chelsea. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chelsea

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan.

Is there a reason that Chelsea conveyancing costs are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Chelsea more often than not will involve additional due diligence for instance checking the lease, liaising with the landlord, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts amongst other tasks.