What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Blakelaw? Is this really necessary?
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Blakelaw conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.
In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are obliged by law to investigate not only the identity of conveyancing clients but also the origin of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this will result in your solicitor ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your conveyancers are duty bound to inform the relevant authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Blakelaw. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Blakelaw. Now, I need my documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Blakelaw of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Blakelaw for below 1500k?
We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Blakelaw, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or call us so that we may supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.
I am a negotiator for a long established estate agent office in Blakelaw where we have witnessed a number of leasehold sales put at risk as a result of short leases. I have received conflicting advice from local Blakelaw conveyancing firms. Could you shed some light as to whether the seller of a flat can instigate the lease extension process for the buyer?
Provided that the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer can avoid having to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.
Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
Blakelaw Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Plenty Blakelaw leasehold flats will incur a service charge for the upkeep of the block invoiced on behalf of the freeholder. If you purchase the flat you will have to meet this contribution, usually in instalments accross the year. This may be anything from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built blocks. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a significant sum, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to check as occasionally it could be prohibitively expensive. Be sure to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Blakelaw leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Blakelaw. If you like the apartmentin Blakelaw yet your cat can’t make the move with you then you will be faced hard decision.
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Blakelaw being more expensive?
Conveyancing in Blakelaw for recently converted or new build premises can sometimes involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as supplemental investigations and contractual considerations.