In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Beddington? What am I being asked for?
Beddington conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners throughout the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the ID of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients are required to produce two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).
Evidence of the origin of monies is also necessary under the money laundering statutes as conveyancers have a duty to ensure that the funds you are using to acquire a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase amount if you are a cash purchaser) has originated from a reputable source (such as employment savings) and is not the proceeds of illegitimate activity.
The Beddington conveyancing lawyers that I appointed last week on my house acquisition in Beddington have suddenly shut down. They were on acting for me because I needed a firm on the Santander conveyancing panel and my preferred Beddington lawyer was not. I sent them a cheque for two hundred pounds in advance. What do I do now?
If you have an estate agent involved then let them know immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You should appoint new lawyers that are on the Santander conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors should be in a position to help.
I moved into my home on 14 July and my personal details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Beddington advises it will be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Beddington uniquely lengthy to register?
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Beddington registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any third persons or bodies. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Historically registration is effected once the purchaser is living at the premises thus an expedited registration is not typically an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in Beddington differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Beddington contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Beddington typically purchase the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Beddington or who has acted in the same development.
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My husband and I may need to rent out our Beddington garden flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We used a Beddington conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to seek any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?
Notwithstanding that your last Beddington conveyancing lawyer is no longer around you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the premises. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you are obliged to obtain permission from your landlord or other appropriate person in advance of subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without first obtaining permission. The consent must not not be unreasonably withheld. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord for their consent.
I have had difficulty in negotiating a lease extension in Beddington. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Beddington conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Beddington flat is Ground Floor Flat 14 Lodge Road in October 2013. the tribunal held that the price payable for the acquisition of the extended lease of the property should be £12,590 .00 This case related to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 69.46 years.