Much to our surprise we have been informed by our IFA that my Coney Hall property lawyer is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The best course of action for you to take is to call your Coney Hall lawyer directly. You lawyer should inform you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.
I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Coney Hall. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Coney Hall you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Coney Hall.
I have been told that property searches are the main reason for stalling in Coney Hall conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Coney Hall.
I have justbeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Coney Hall for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Coney Hall conveyancing specialists.
As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but live in Coney Hall. My conveyancer (approximately 250 miles from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Coney Hall to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Coney Hall
I am purchasing a maisonette and cash is in place. My solicitor has been handed with 2 distinct proof of photographic ID, bank statement, multiple utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the funds are legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.
In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Coney Hall conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.