In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Berrylands? Why is this being asked of me?
Berrylands conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners accross the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to check the ID of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (usually a Utility Bill no older than three months).
Evidence of source of monies is also required under the money laundering laws as solicitors are mandated to investigate that the funds you are utilising to acquire a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase price where you are buying without a mortgage) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the product of criminal behaviour.
I require fast conveyancing in Berrylands as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Berrylands the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and therefore affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Just bought a semi-detached house in Berrylands , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Berrylands conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the land registry aspects are dealt with.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Berrylands registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any third parties. Currently approximately three quarters of submission are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration takes place once the purchaser has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Berrylands prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Berrylands. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Berrylands to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a property in Newport but reside in Berrylands. My solicitor (based 300 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Berrylands to attest this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Berrylands
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Berrylands being more expensive?
Conveyancing in Berrylands for recently converted or new build homes usually involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as further questions and contractual considerations.