What is the most effective way to find the right lawyer who can give a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Witney?
First ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.
Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Witney. Telephone a couple or more firms listed and request that they forward you their conveyancing fees and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee the legal process prior tomaking your choice.
Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your individual expectations including area of the property,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Do not be teased by £99 conveyancing in Witney
Last May we completed a house move in Witney. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Witney?
The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Witney. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner fills in a form known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Witney.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Witney? Is this really warranted?
It is indeed that case that the requirement set out by your lawyer has nothing to do with conveyancing in Witney. Nowadays you can not complete any conveyancing process if you have not providing proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Please note that if you are providing your driving licence as proof of identification it must be both the paper element and photo card part, one is not acceptable in the absence of the other.
Verification of your source of funds is required in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Don’t be offended when when this is requested of you as your lawyer must retain this information on file. Your Witney conveyancing lawyer will require evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any money from you into their client account and they will also ask additional questions concerning the source of monies.
I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Witney. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do 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 Witney of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Witney. 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 legal work.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Witney
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
My wife and I today become aware that one of the directors of the firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Witney is an uncle of the seller. Is this allowed?
On the basis that no conflict arises this is permitted. If you are requiring mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many banks have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Halifax Loans as of 12/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :