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

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the ID of the potential client they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Client Care letter that you are required to sign will no doubt stipulate this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Should you are unwilling to provide ID verification documents, your lawyer would not be able to accept instructions from you.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Ware?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Ware will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Ware. The search result provides 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 Ware.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Ware it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Ware commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Ware.

About to purchase a new build flat in Ware. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ware

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

How easy is it to switch firm as I have to retain one who is on the Aldermore conveyancing list. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ware round the corner but he is not accepted by Aldermore

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Ware on the Aldermore panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Ware. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Ware.

Completion is due on the disposal of our £250,000 flat in Ware next week. The landlords agents has quoted £396 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Ware?

Ware conveyancing on leasehold apartments often involves the buyer’s lawyer sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address these enquiries most will be content to do so. They are entitled to levy a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it exceeds £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration charges, without which the invoice is technically not due. In reality one has little option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Ware, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Ware with a long lease are worth £196,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2089

You have 64 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £15,200 and £17,600 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.