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

Hunstanton conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers accross the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (typically a Utility Bill less than 3 months old).

Evidence of the origin of monies is also required under the money laundering statutes as solicitors are obliged to check that the money you are using to acquire a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase monies where you are buying without a mortgage) has come from legitimate source (such as an inheritance) and is not the fruits of criminal activity.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Hunstanton?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hunstanton will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hunstanton. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hunstanton.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Hunstanton it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Hunstanton commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Hunstanton.

I'm buying my first flat in Hunstanton benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not reveal to my solicitor about the deal as it would impact my loan with Skipton Building Society. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

In sourcing the world wide web for the words conveyancing in Hunstanton it brings up many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Hunstanton or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Hunstanton vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of companies. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I own a leasehold flat in Hunstanton. Conveyancing and Britannia mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Hunstanton who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?

First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Hunstanton conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I own a 1 bedroom flat in Hunstanton, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Hunstanton with an extended lease are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2079

With 54 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £32,300 and £37,400 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.