Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Ashford?
We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Do call us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Ashford? What am I being asked for?
Ashford conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers accross the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to verify the ID of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to supply two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Utility Bill no older than three months).
Confirmation of the origin of funds is also necessary under the money laundering regulations as conveyancers have a duty to check that the monies you are using to purchase a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase amount if you are a cash purchaser) has originated from a reputable source (such as employment savings) and is not the product of illegitimate activity.
About to purchase a new build flat in Ashford. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ashford
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Ashford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Ashford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Ashford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ashford may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Ashford it brings up many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?
The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Ashford or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Ashford vary, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of three costs illustrations from different law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation that the costs are assured not to increase.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Ashford conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Ashford conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with several firms including non Ashford conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
I own a first flat in Ashford. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for the purchase of the freehold?
in cases where there is a missing landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the sum to be paid.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Ashford property is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 82.93 years.