I opted for a Rawcliffe based lawyer for my conveyancing in Rawcliffe yesterday. Reviewing the fine print I noteI am responsible for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and choose an on-line lawyer promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Rawcliffe?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to offset those cases that abort. Please beware that such promotions tend not to cover disbursements for example Rawcliffe conveyancing search charges.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Rawcliffe? Why is this being asked of me?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Rawcliffe conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is usually dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are obliged by law to validate not only the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this may result in your conveyancer ending their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers will have an obligation to inform the appropriate authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house are lost. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Rawcliffe 5 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

Assuming the title is registered the details of your proprietorship will be evidenced by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is easy to carry out a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and secure up to date copies of the property title for a small fee. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for £20 inclusive of VAT.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Rawcliffe. 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rawcliffe

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Rawcliffe before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rawcliffe. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.