What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Avery Hill? What am I being asked for?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Avery Hill conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing your correct address.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to check not just the identity of conveyancing clients but also the source of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this will lead to your lawyer terminating their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Avery Hill is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Avery Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Avery Hill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Avery Hill may decide 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.

Given that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on a two bedroom apartment in Avery Hill I would like to talk to a solicitor about mytransaction prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor who will be carrying out your conveyancing in Avery Hill.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Avery Hill should be the figure that you end up paying.

My cousin has encouraged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Avery Hill. Should I find my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Avery Hill. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Avery Hill ?

The majority of houses in Avery Hill are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Avery Hill so you should seriously consider looking for a Avery Hill conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Avery Hill conveyancing firm to represent me?

if there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the price.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Avery Hill residence is 103a Footscray Road in January 2014. The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the extended lease should be £34,500 according to the expert witness valuation calculation This case affected 1 flat.