Can the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend perform right to buy conveyancing in Sonning Common?
We work with plenty of conveyancing specialists carrying out right to buy conveyancing work You should call the conveyancers listed in order to obtain a costs calculation.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Sonning Common? Is this really warranted?
Sonning Common conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers accross the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to verify the identity of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Utility Bill less than 3 months old).
Evidence of source of monies is also required under the money laundering regulations as conveyancers are obliged to investigate that the funds you are using to buy a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase monies where you are buying mortgage free) has come from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) rather than the fruits of illegitimate behaviour.
I am the only beneficiary of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Sonning Common. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in August. I want to move. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship could be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in August. Is the property unsalable for six months?
The CML handbook mandates solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be affected by that. How sensible a view banks take of it, depend on the lender as this provision chiefly exists to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of property.
Can I be sure that the Sonning Common conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Sonning Common getting recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.
I had an offer accepted on a house in Sonning Common on 25/7/2025, valuation was booked 2 days later, all came back fine. Conveyancer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Skipton and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Are Skipton entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Skipton to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Skipton conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Sonning Common is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Sonning Common are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Sonning Common you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Sonning Common may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Sonning Common and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Sonning Common is one of our many locations in which the firms we work with are based
Expecting to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Sonning Common. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report on Monday. What should I be looking out for?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Sonning Common should include some of the following:
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Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the block. It is important for you to know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building The total ownership of the property. This might be the apartment itself but might incorporate a loft or basement if relevant. Repair and maintenance of the property Ground rent - how much and when is collected, and be on notice if this will change in the future Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice?
I bought a garden flat in Sonning Common, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in Sonning Common with an extended lease are worth £191,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2079
With just 54 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £32,300 and £37,400 plus costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.