In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Westonzoyland? Is this really warranted?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing instruction. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign should reaffirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Where you refuse to hand over ID verification documents, your solicitor would not be able to act for you.

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Westonzoyland and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Westonzoyland conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Westonzoyland. Having lived in Westonzoyland for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Me and my brother have a semi-detached Edwardian house in Westonzoyland. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Nationwide Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Westonzoyland and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I was recommended by a number of property agents in Westonzoyland to choose a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers rather than another?

We don’t offer any financial incentive for directing people our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

Completion is due on our sale of a £275,000 flat in Westonzoyland next Wednesday. The managing agents has quoted £312 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Westonzoyland?

Westonzoyland conveyancing on leasehold flats more often than not involves the purchaser’s solicitor sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to these enquiries most will be content to assist. They may invoice a reasonable charge for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some cases it is above £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, otherwise the charge is technically not due. In reality you have little choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to exchange contracts with the buyer.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Westonzoyland, conveyancing was carried out April 2012. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Westonzoyland with a long lease are worth £171,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2103

You have 79 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.