In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Burghfield Common? Why is this being asked of me?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Burghfield Common conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing your correct address.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to investigate not only the identity of conveyancing clients but also the source of the money that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this will result in your solicitor terminating their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers will have an obligation to inform the relevant authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Burghfield Common years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?

As long as the title is registered the details of your ownership will be documented by HMLR under a Title Number. It is easy to conduct a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and obtain current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually hold a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Burghfield Common is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Burghfield Common are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Burghfield Common you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Burghfield Common may ascertain 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 premises.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Burghfield Common and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords protection to business lessees, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Burghfield Common

We are a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Burghfield Common. I am am very disappointed with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A lawyer would need to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been generated? If so you will need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating charges and complications. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Burghfield Common