It has come to my attention via my financial adviser that my Wakefield property lawyer is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. How can I be sure whether this is correct?
Your first step should be to contact your Wakefield lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Wakefield? Is this really necessary?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the ID of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing retainer. The Terms of Engagement that you need to sign should confirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Where you refuse to provide identification documents, your lawyer would not be able to act for you.
My partner and I are downsizing from our home in Wakefield and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Wakefield conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Wakefield. We have lived in Wakefield for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Wakefield differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Wakefield contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because developers in Wakefield tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Wakefield or who has acted in the same development.
Given that I am about to part with over three hundred thousand on a property in Wakefield I wish to talk to a conveyancer concerning thehouse move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be doing your conveyancing in Wakefield.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a case reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in Wakefield should be the figure that you are charged.
I am searching for an affordable conveyancing solicitor in Wakefield to assist me in selling my home. I am aware of the risk of getting ripped off but with lots of Wakefield conveyancing practices to choose from...who's the best?
If you have not used a conveyancer in the past, a trustworthy recommendation from relatives or friends is a great place to start and is often a good barometer of quality. As an alternative option, take a look at the client testimonials viewable on your solicitor’s website or use our search tool to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Wakefield.