What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Cippenham? What am I being asked for?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the potential client they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign will no doubt stipulate this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you are unwilling to supply identification documents, your solicitor will not be able to take you on as a client.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Cippenham. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
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 simple, chain free conveyancing. Cippenham is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Cippenham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Cippenham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cippenham 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 property.
I have been advised by a few selling agents in Cippenham to select a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers ahead of another?
We refuse to offer any commission for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
All being well we will complete the sale of our £475,000 flat in Cippenham in 5 days. The landlords agents has quoted £360 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Cippenham?
For the majority of leasehold sales in Cippenham conveyancing will involve, queries regarding the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Answering pre-contract questions
Where consent is required before sale in Cippenham
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Cippenham Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing
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Are there any major works on the horizon that will add a premium to the maintenance charges? What is the length of the lease? The answer will be helpful as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have an issue with the managing agents you will need to know about it
We are contemplating appointing an online solicitor ahead of a Cippenham conveyancing firm. Should I ‘stay local’?
There are advantages of being able to attend a local Cippenham conveyancing solicitor for example
- signing documents same day
- having one on one explanations of things that you need help with
- the ability to complain if matters go pear-shaped
When checking fees, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Cippenham high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online companies seem to offer low cost prices, yet have burried 'extras' in the fine print.