What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Long Sutton? What am I being asked for?
It is indeed that case that the requirement set out by your lawyer has nothing to do with conveyancing in Long Sutton. Nowadays you can not complete any conveyancing deal without first handing over proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a council tax bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as evidence of identification it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not sufficient in the absence of the other.
Evidence of your source of monies is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your lawyer will need to retain this information on file. Your Long Sutton conveyancing solicitor will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any monies from you into their client account and they may also ask additional questions concerning the origin of monies.
What will a local search tell me concerning the property my wife and I buying in Long Sutton?
Long Sutton conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example PSG The local search is essential in every Long Sutton conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should supply 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 areas.
The deeds to my house are lost. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Long Sutton 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
You no longer need to have the physical deeds to establish that you own the land or property, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on a two bedroom apartment in Long Sutton I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer about myhome move ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Long Sutton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Long Sutton should be the figure that you end up paying.
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed apartment in Long Sutton. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have recently had a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge as normal as all ground rent and maintenance charges will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Long Sutton Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before buying
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Please inform me if there are any major works on the horizon that will increase the service fees? It is important to be aware if changing the roof or some other significant cost is pending to be shared between the leasehold owners and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance costs or require a one off invoice. How much is the ground rent and service charge?
I am due to review costs for conveyancing in Long Sutton from three lawyer and decide on one. Should I ask them to hold tight until I a suitable flat to buy.
We would recommend that you only ask your conveyancing practitioner to start work and apply for searches after the sales confirmation has been sent by the selling agent particularly as Long Sutton conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.