In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Rayleigh? Is this really warranted?
To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Rayleigh conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is usually satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.
Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are required to ascertain not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may result in your lawyer cancelling their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your property lawyers are duty bound to notify the relevant authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rayleigh. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Rayleigh 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?
Assuming the title is registered the details of your proprietorship will be recorded by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and secure up to date copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually hold a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Rayleigh I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Rayleigh for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?
If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
I am selling my home. My former conveyancers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Rayleigh if that makes things easier.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Rayleigh. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, but the estate agent advised that the seller will only issue a contract if we instruct their recommended conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street solicitor used to conveyancing in Rayleigh
It is improbable the sellers are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Try to communicate with the vendors directly and explain that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Rayleigh conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give the estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.