What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Deanshanger? Why is this being asked of me?
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Deanshanger conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is usually dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account evidencing your correct address.
In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to check not simply the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may result in your lawyer cancelling their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.
I am downsizing from our property in Deanshanger and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a national conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Deanshanger. Having lived in Deanshanger for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Deanshanger. I now require my file however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Deanshanger of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Deanshanger is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Deanshanger are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Deanshanger you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Deanshanger may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How do I identify a Deanshanger solicitor on the Halifax conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 25miles to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the search on this website. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Deanshanger conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Deanshanger conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to see whether they are on the Halifax member panel
In sourcing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Deanshanger it reveals many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?
The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Deanshanger or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Deanshanger differ, so it's sensible to request at least four estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to increase.