Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Belton?
We know of a few niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Belton is one of the many locations where our lawyers cover.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Belton? Why is this being asked of me?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the ID of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Client Care letter that you are required to sign should reaffirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be checked. If you refuse to supply ID verification documents, your solicitor will not be able to take you on as a client.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Belton. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages 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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :
About to purchase a new build flat in Belton. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Belton
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
Am I better off to choose a Belton conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can handle the legal formalities but they are based a couple of hundredkilometers drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Belton conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, deliver your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and on the whole were happy that must outweigh using an unknown Belton conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.
Finally our conveyancing in Belton is completing this Friday, however the person I am buying off wishes to move out 24 hours later at at 2pm. Can I accept this?
In situations where you are having a loan then your property lawyer will demand that you have vacant possession on Friday - the mortgage company will demand it.