What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Bexleyheath? Why is this being asked of me?
It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Bexleyheath. However these days you will not be able to complete any conveyancing process if you have not supplying evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a council tax bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as proof of identification it needs to be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other.
Evidence of your origin of funds is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancer will need to have this information on file. Your Bexleyheath conveyancing solicitor will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any money from you into their client account and they should also ask further queries regarding the source of monies.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Bexleyheath
Two types of professional can execute conveyancing in Bexleyheath namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide the legal services that you need to complete the sale or acquisition of property. Both are obliged to conduct Bexleyheath conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that the requirements and procedures will be suitably attended to.
Is it correct that all Bexleyheath CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?
It is true that some lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Bexleyheath. I have a mortgage offer with Nationwide. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Bexleyheath and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Bexleyheath. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Bexleyheath area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Bexleyheath. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Bexleyheath for my house move. Can I check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
One may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.
Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the disposal of our £225,000 apartment in Bexleyheath next week. The management company has quoted £300 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Bexleyheath?
For most leasehold sales in Bexleyheath conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Addressing conveyancing due diligence questions
Where consent is required before sale in Bexleyheath
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Following years of correspondence we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Bexleyheath. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
if 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 LVT to make a decision on the price.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Bexleyheath flat is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case related to 13 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 76 years.
At what point do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax payable for my conveyancing in Bexleyheath?
The majority of property lawyers will complete a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf during your Bexleyheath purchase transaction for you to sign. After completion your property lawyer will submit the STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the money - discharge any land tax payable for you.