I am hoping to receive a offer of a home loan from Santander. I would like to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Coombe Dingle. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Santander approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

Our lender has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Coombe Dingle but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Coombe Dingle round the corner to me. Are you able to help?

Not all Coombe Dingle conveyancing practitioners are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make use of our find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Coombe Dingle conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.

I have justbeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Coombe Dingle for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Coombe Dingle conveyancing specialists.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Coombe Dingle is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Coombe Dingle are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Coombe Dingle you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Coombe Dingle may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I am purchasing a house and cash is in place. My solicitor has been handed with 2 separate forms of photographic ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Coombe Dingle conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Establishing of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.