In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Havering-atte-Bower? Is this really warranted?
Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients are required to produce two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).
Proof of the origin of monies is also required in accordance with the money laundering regulations as lawyers are mandated to check that the funds you are utilising to purchase a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase amount where you are a cash purchaser) has originated from legitimate source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the product of criminal activity.
I am buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Havering-atte-Bower who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money in certain locations such as Havering-atte-Bower. We dont recommend any particular firm.
What does a local search tell me concerning the house I am buying in Havering-atte-Bower?
Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Havering-atte-Bower and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Havering-atte-Bower. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Havering-atte-Bower area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Havering-atte-Bower. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
Am I better off to go with a Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can carry out the conveyancing but his firm is located over three hundred miles away.
The benefit of a local Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, hand in your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and they were impressed that must outweigh using an unknown Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing lawyer just because they are Havering-atte-Bower based.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Havering-atte-Bower. Conveyancing and Barclays Direct mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in Havering-atte-Bower who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I inherited a a ground floor purpose built flat in Havering-atte-Bower. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium payable for a lease extension?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Havering-atte-Bower property is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 57.5 years.