In the event thatI was to purchase a simple residential homein Cambridge mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much would I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Cambridge?
Any savings you would make will be isolated to the Cambridge conveyancing searches. A lawyer still got to do everything else - money laundering, correspond with your vendors conveyancer, SDLT return, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it will not be a lot.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Cambridge? Why is this being asked of me?
To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Cambridge conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing your correct address.
Under Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are required to check not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will result in your lawyer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your conveyancers will have an obligation to notify the relevant authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.
I require expedited conveyancing in Cambridge as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Cambridge the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
How do I search for a Cambridge solicitor on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the facility on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Cambridge conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Cambridge conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to see if they are on the Chelsea Building Society panel
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Cambridge for my house move. Can I check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
One may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.
I note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Cambridge conveyancing companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for my own house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Cambridge.