My IFA has asked me for my Steyning lawyer’ panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have contacted my local Steyning branch but they have not responded to me.
Have you tried speaking to your Steyning lawyer about this?. They maintain a central record lender panel numbers.
Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site carry out conveyancing in Steyning by way of an attended exchange?
There are a few conveyancing experts who can conduct one day exchanges. You should call us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Steyning? What am I being asked for?
Steyning conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to verify the ID of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients are required to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Utility Bill less than 3 months old).
Proof of source of funds is also necessary under the money laundering laws as lawyers are mandated to investigate that the funds you are utilising to purchase a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase amount if you are a cash purchaser) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) rather than the fruits of illegitimate behaviour.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Steyning. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 4/5/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am assisting my sister sell her house in Steyning. Will the conveyancer commission an energy assessment or should I organise this?
After the abolition of Home Information Packs, EPC’s was maintained a required component of moving house. An EPC needs to be to hand before the property is put on the market. This is not a task that solicitors normally arrange. Where you are using a Steyning conveyancing lawyer they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with long established Steyning providers
When it comes to lenders such as Yorkshire BS, do Steyning property lawyers incur a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I recently had an offer accepted on a house in Steyning. My mortgage broker pressured me to appoint their conveyancer. I paid an advanced payment of £150. Shortly after, the conveyancer called me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Kent Reliance panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
In scouring the internet for the words cheap conveyancing in Steyning it brings up numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?
The preferential way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Steyning or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Steyning differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you know that the charges are assured not to escalate.