Power of Attorney for conveyancing purposes

   

 

 

If you need wording for a Power of Attorney for conveyancing purposes (England and Wales), a common description is:

"This Power of Attorney authorises [Attorney's Full Name] to act on my behalf in connection with the sale, purchase, transfer, mortgage, and all matters relating to the conveyancing of the property situated at [Property Address], including signing contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage documents, and any ancillary documents required to complete the transaction."

Typical uses

• Selling a property while abroad.
• Purchasing a property when you cannot attend in person.
• Allowing a solicitor or trusted person to sign conveyancing documents on your behalf.
• Managing a property transaction if illness or incapacity prevents you from acting yourself.

Types of Power of Attorney used in conveyancing

• Ordinary (General or Specific) Power of Attorney – suitable when you still have mental capacity and need someone to handle a particular property transaction. It usually ends if you lose mental capacity.
• Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs) – used for broader financial matters and can continue if you lose mental capacity, provided it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

• Below is a Specimen Special Power of Attorney for Conveyancing suitable for a house sale, house purchase, mortgage transaction, or a specific property in England and Wales. A solicitor should review it before execution, and some lenders may require their own form.

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  SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR CONVEYANCING

  THIS DEED OF POWER OF ATTORNEY is made on the ___ day of __________ 20___

  BY

  [Full Name of Donor]
  of [Full Address]

  ("the Donor")

  APPOINTING

  [Full Name of Attorney]
  of [Full Address]

  ("the Attorney")

  1. Appointment

  I appoint the Attorney to act on my behalf in connection with the conveyancing and all matters relating to the property known as:

  [Full Property Address, England and Wales]

  ("the Property").

  2. Powers Granted

  My Attorney may:

  (a) House Sale

• Negotiate and agree the terms of sale.
• Sign contracts, transfer deeds (TR1), completion statements and all other documents.
• Receive and give valid receipts for sale proceeds.
• Deal with solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and HM Land Registry.
• Complete all acts necessary to complete the sale.

(b) House Purchase

• Negotiate and agree terms of purchase.
• Sign contracts, transfer deeds and ancillary documents.
• Exchange contracts and complete the purchase.
• Pay deposits and completion monies from funds provided by me.
• Deal with solicitors, lenders and HM Land Registry.

(c) Mortgage Transaction

• Apply for, accept and execute any mortgage or remortgage.
• Sign mortgage deeds and related documentation.
• Deal with banks, building societies and lenders.
• Redeem existing mortgages and discharge charges registered against the Property.

(d) General Conveyancing Powers

My Attorney may:

• Sign all deeds and documents necessary for registration at HM Land Registry.
• Make declarations and applications.
• Give instructions to solicitors and conveyancers.
• Execute any document required for the completion of any transaction concerning the Property.

3. Duration

This Power of Attorney shall remain in force until:

☐ completion of the sale of the Property;

☐ completion of the purchase of the Property;

☐ completion of the mortgage transaction;

☐ revoked by me in writing.

4. Governing Law

This Deed shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.

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SIGNED AS A DEED BY THE DONOR

Signature of Donor:

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Name:

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Date:

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Witness

Signature:

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Name:

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Address:

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Occupation:

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Particulars of Property

Property Address:

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Title Number (if known):