What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Curdworth? Is this really warranted?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Curdworth conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is usually satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing where you reside.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are obliged by law to validate not only the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may result in your lawyer 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 Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

We are downsizing from our home in Curdworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Curdworth. We have lived in Curdworth for three years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

I am buying a new build apartment in Curdworth. 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Curdworth

Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Sixty One years left on my flat in Curdworth. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to track down the landlord. On the whole a specialist would be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Curdworth.

Curdworth Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this arrangement the tenants enjoy control and even though a managing agent is often retained where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Can you tell me if there are any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the maintenance fees? You will want to find out as much as you can concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters such as the cleanliness of the common parts. You should not be afraid to ask other people whether they are happy with their management. On a final note, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending the funds.

Are there any apps to help find a Curdworth conveyancing solicitor on the mortgage company conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 10kilometers to attend the conveyancer.

Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Curdworth and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Curdworth. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.