My mortgage broker has asked me for my Eastleigh lawyer’ panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have tried my local Eastleigh office but they have not responded to me.
Have you tried speaking to your Eastleigh conveyancer about this?. They should have a central record lender panel numbers.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Eastleigh? Why is this being asked of me?
Eastleigh conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to verify the ID of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Utility Bill less than 3 months old).
Proof of source of monies is also required under the money laundering laws as conveyancers are obliged to check that the funds you are utilising to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase amount where you are buying mortgage free) has originated from legitimate source (such as an inheritance) as opposed to the proceeds of criminal activity.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Eastleigh. I now require my papers 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 Eastleigh 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.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Eastleigh is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Eastleigh are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Eastleigh you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Eastleigh may determine 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 premises.
I'm refinancing my existing home to a buy to let loan with Accord Mortgages Ltd and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a down payment on a second house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Eastleigh. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the transactions?
Do use our search tool on this page to ensure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are your solicitor should be able to tie up the two transactions but you should talk with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.
I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Eastleigh it brings up many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?
The ideal method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so seek the counsel of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Eastleigh or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Eastleigh differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three costs illustrations from different companies. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.