How do I identify value for money conveyancing in Cookham?

First ask connections who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Option 2 is to search the web for conveyancing in Cookham. Phone a couple or more firms from the list and invite them to send you their conveyancing costs illustrations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee the conveyancing beforemaking your decision.

Option 3 is to use this site to help you find the right solicitors taking into account your own requirements including the type of property,deadlines, complexity and who your intended mortgage company is. Do not be teased by ninety nine pound conveyancing in Cookham

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Cookham? Is this really warranted?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Cookham conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing your correct address.

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

Your conveyancers will have an obligation to make a disclosure to the relevant authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Cookham. Conveyancing is required. What happens now?

Now that you have exchanged you should choose a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of urgency as you are faced with a pending a drop dead date to complete the transaction. All auction property should have a corresponding auction pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer will need. If you have purchased leasehold property the auction pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation relating to a leasehold property. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.

I have a mortgage with Santander for my property in Cookham. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Santander?

Your original mortgage agreement with Santander will provide that you need their approval in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Santander’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Santander will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Santander directly. You need not do this via a Santander conveyancing panel solicitor.

Intending to buy a flat in Cookham. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Cookham lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Cookham is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Cookham are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Cookham 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 Cookham may decide 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.

What does commercial conveyancing in Cookham cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Cookham incorporates a wide array of services, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.