In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Oxted? What am I being asked for?

You are right in the requirement set out by your lawyer has nothing to do with conveyancing in Oxted. Nowadays you will not be able to proceed with any conveyancing deal in the absence submitting evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as proof of ID it needs to be both the paper section and photo card part, one is not sufficient in the absence of the other.

Verification of your source of monies is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancer will need to retain this information on file. Your Oxted conveyancing lawyer will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any funds from you into their client account and they should also ask additional questions regarding the origin of monies.

Are there any apps to help locate a Oxted law firm on the conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 10miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the tool on this page. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Oxted conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Oxted conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to see whether they are on the member panel

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a house in Cardiff but reside in Oxted. My conveyancer (based 250 miles awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Oxted to attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Oxted

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Oxted. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Oxted are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Oxted in which case you should be shopping around for a Oxted conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

I own a leasehold flat in Oxted, conveyancing was carried out in 1995. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Oxted with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 50

You have 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What can I do where I am not happy with the who carried out my conveyancing in Oxted?

We live in an imperfect world, and unfortunately sometimes things do go wrong. However there is recourse where you were unhappy with your conveyancing in Oxted. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a to their governing body. If things still aren’t sorted out you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.