In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Braintree? What am I being asked for?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identification documents of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing business. The Terms of Engagement that you need to sign should reaffirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be checked. Where you are unwilling to provide ID verification documents, your conveyancer will not be able to take you on as a client.
Do I need to take out insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a house in Braintree?
Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors handling conveyancing in Braintree to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Are there any apps to help identify a Braintree law firm on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the solicitor.
You can use the search on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Braintree conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Braintree conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to see whether they are on the Alliance & Leicester member panel
We're new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, but the property agent advised that the vendor will only proceed if we instruct the agent's preferred solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Braintree
It is unlikely the sellers are behind this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your preferred Braintree conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will give the estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by corporate headquarters.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Braintree being on the lender conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the mortgage company approved panel?
We do not recommend specific Braintree firms as the right Braintree conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Braintree knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..