Is there a reason to use a Hedge End conveyancing firm given that internet based alternatives are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to scrutinise conveyancing costs in Hedge End and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with scouring the internet for the lowest priced Hedge End conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a stressful home move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone call and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. He or She will update you on headway and keep you informed. If you ever need to contact the office you will know who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you are in the know.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Hedge End? Is this really necessary?

Hedge End conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to produce two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Bank Statement no older than three months).

Proof of source of funds is also required in compliance with the money laundering laws as lawyers are duty bound to check that the money you are utilising to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase amount where you are a cash purchaser) has come from an acceptable source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the fruits of criminal behaviour.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Hedge End I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Hedge End in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

What tools are available to search for a Hedge End law firm on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Hedge End conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Hedge End conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to check if they are on the Bank of Ireland member panel

I acquired a flat in Hedge End last 17/11/2023 and to date it is still not recorded with the Land Registry. It is part of a development site and my property lawyer told me that it may take 12 months to register. I have contacted HM Land Registry directly and they say that the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. What can I do?

It is your lawyer that you should get in touch with in order to satisfy any questions which have been raised as part of the registration formalities for your Hedge End property. Normal Hedge End conveyancing practice includes an undertaking on the part of the vendor’s lawyer that they will help resolve any requirements raised by HMLR so it may be a case of seeking to enforce that undertaking in some way.