I am nearing exchange of contracts for my flat in Llanfyllin and the estate agent has just telephoned to warn that the purchasers are changing their solicitor. I am told that this is due to the fact that the mortgage company will only deal with solicitors on their approved list. On what basis would a leading mortgage company only deal with specific lawyers rather the firm that they want to appoint for their conveyancing in Llanfyllin ?
Banks have always had panels of law firms that can act for them, but in the past few years big names such as Santander, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have worked with them for many years.
Mortgage companies blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the pruning – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. Banks tend not to disclose how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. Your purchasers are unlikely to have any sway in the decision.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Llanfyllin? Why is this being asked of me?
Llanfyllin conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers accross the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the ID of any client in order to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to supply two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (typically a Bank Statement no older than three months).
Evidence of source of funds is also necessary in compliance with the money laundering laws as conveyancers have a duty to ensure that the money you are using to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase price if you are a cash purchaser) has originated from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) as opposed to the fruits of illegitimate activity.
I am buying a new build flat in Llanfyllin. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Llanfyllin
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
I am selling my property. My past conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Llanfyllin if that makes a difference.
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I've recently bought a leasehold property in Llanfyllin. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I invested in buying a 1 bedroom flat in Llanfyllin, conveyancing was carried out in 1996. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Llanfyllin with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2083
With only 58 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £22,800 and £26,400 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.
How does one remove a departed person's name from the title register for a house in Llanfyllin?
Where a Llanfyllin property is jointly owned and one of the owners passes away, their name will not immediately be removed from the title deeds. You are not required to amend the title as when it comes to a disposal your lawyer would just be required to supply proof why the co proprietor is missing from the contract, such as the probate documents.
With the aim of making things smoother in the future you may apply to have the deceased party erased from the title by submitting an application to HM Land Registry with proof of the death. There is no charge from the Registry for this service.