Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Leamouth?
If you are buying a property in Leamouth your solicitor will ask you put them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is asked for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is as part of the sale price then this will be needed shortly prior to contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is needed should be transferred shortly before completion.
I am considering refinancing my home in Leamouth, does my lawyer need to be on the Principality Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Principality conveyancing panel, but Principality would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
My partner and I are intent on selling our house in Leamouth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Leamouth conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Leamouth. We have lived in Leamouth for many years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Leamouth 10 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
Should I appoint a Leamouth conveyancing practitioner based in the vicinity that I am buying? An old friend can deal with the conveyancing however they are based a couple of hundredmiles drive away.
The primary upside of using a local Leamouth conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign documents, hand in your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a benefit. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that must surpass using an unknown Leamouth conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.
I am purchasing a flat and cash is in place. I have provided solicitor with two distinct evidence of photo ID, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is 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 Leamouth 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 Regulations.