What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Wilmslow? What am I being asked for?
It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Wilmslow. Nowadays you can not proceed with any conveyancing transaction if you have not supplying evidence of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a bank statement. Please note that if you are providing your driving licence as proof of identification it needs to be both the paper section and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other.
Proof of your source of monies is required under Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancer will need to have this information on record. Your Wilmslow conveyancing practitioner will need to see evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any money from you into their client account and they should also ask further questions regarding the origin of funds.
I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Wilmslow. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 28/8/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I require quick conveyancing in Wilmslow as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at free not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Wilmslow the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
How does conveyancing in Wilmslow differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Wilmslow contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because developers in Wilmslow usually purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Wilmslow or who has acted in the same development.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Wilmslow and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Wilmslow is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based
We are a couple of weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the high street agent to carry out the conveyancing in Wilmslow. I am am very frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A lawyer would have to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new lawyer and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer should be on the banks approved list to avoid added expenses and delays. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Wilmslow