I was informed recently by my IFA that my Shenfield property lawyer is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to check?
The first thing you need to do is to call your Shenfield lawyer directly. You lawyer should inform you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Shenfield? What am I being asked for?
To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Shenfield conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing where you reside.
Under 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. An unwillingness to disclose this will result in your conveyancer cancelling their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your conveyancers are duty bound to inform the relevant authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.
My mortgage company has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Shenfield but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Shenfield local to me. Are you able to assist?
Far from all Shenfield conveyancing practices are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Please make the most of the above search tool to locate a Shenfield conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.
The deeds to our house are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Shenfield 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be held by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to perform a search at the Land Registry, find your house and secure current copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for twenty pounds.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Shenfield. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shenfield
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
Is it simple use the search app to find a conveyancing solicitor in Shenfield on the authorised to act for my bank?
1st select a bank such as Santander, The Mortgage Works or Britannia then specify your preferred area a common one being Shenfield. Conveyancing firms in Shenfield and beyond should be shown.