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

It is indeed that case that the requirement set out by your lawyer has nothing to do with conveyancing in Westonzoyland. Nowadays you can not proceed with any conveyancing deal if you have not handing over proof of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence as well as a council tax bill. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of identification it needs to be both the paper section as well as the photo card part, one is not acceptable in the absence of the other.

Evidence of your source of monies is mandated under Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancing solicitor will need to have this information on file. Your Westonzoyland conveyancing solicitor will require evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any money from you into their client account and they should also ask additional queries concerning the origin of monies.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Westonzoyland?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Westonzoyland will conduct 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 Westonzoyland. The report 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 Westonzoyland.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Westonzoyland it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Westonzoyland commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Westonzoyland.

Taking into account that I will soon spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a two bedroom apartment in Westonzoyland I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor regarding theconveyancing ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Westonzoyland.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in Westonzoyland should be the figure that you end up paying.

I own a leasehold flat in Westonzoyland. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Westonzoyland who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Westonzoyland conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Westonzoyland Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

Is there a share of the freehold? Does this lease have more than 90 years unexpired? Best to be warned if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is anticipated to be shared between the leaseholders and will materially impact the level of the service fees or require a specific invoice.

The lawyers carrying out our conveyancing in Westonzoyland has sent papers to review that reveal that the land is unregistered with epitome documents. Is it not the case that all houses in Westonzoyland are registered?

Although most properties in Westonzoyland are now registered with the Land Registry there are still some that remain unregistered. Any property in Westonzoyland that has been purchased since the late 1980’s will have been registered at the HMLR under the compulsory ‘first registration’ scheme. However, if a Westonzoyland property has not changed hands in that time then it’s likely the old fashioned title deeds will be the only evidence of ownership.Plenty of Westonzoyland conveyancing practitioners will be able to handle such matters but in the event that uncertainty exists the usual recommendation presently seems to be for the seller’s conveyancer to register the title first and subsequently deal with the transfer to the buyer - this no doubt result in a protracted conveyancing.