What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Kingsthorpe? Why is this being asked of me?
You are right in these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Kingsthorpe. However these days you can not proceed with any conveyancing deal in the absence supplying evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a council tax bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of identification it needs to be both the paper element and photo card part, one is not satisfactory without the other.
Evidence of your origin of funds is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your lawyer will need to retain this information on file. Your Kingsthorpe conveyancing lawyer will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any funds from you into their client account and they should also ask further queries regarding the source of monies.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Kingsthorpe. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 17/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I used Action Conveyancing several years past for my conveyancing in Kingsthorpe. I now require my file however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Kingsthorpe of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am looking for a flat up to £305k and found one close by in Kingsthorpe I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Kingsthorpe for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
In sourcing the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Kingsthorpe it shows results of many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?
The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the opinion of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Kingsthorpe or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Kingsthorpe vary, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three costs illustrations from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.