In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Corfe Mullen? Is this really warranted?

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Corfe Mullen. Nowadays you can not complete any conveyancing transaction if you have not handing over evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a council tax bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as proof of identification it needs to be both the paper section and photo card part, one is not sufficient in the absence of the other.

Evidence of your origin of monies is required under Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancer will need to retain this information on record. Your Corfe Mullen conveyancing practitioner will require evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any monies from you into their client account and they should also ask additional questions regarding the source of funds.

We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Corfe Mullen for our house move. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage lenders Accord Mortgages Ltd won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

Banks normally imposes restrictions either the type or the volume of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. Typical examples of such restriction(s) being that a firm must not be a sole practitioner. As well as restricting the profile of firm, some have limited the number of solicitor practices they allow to act for them. Be aware that Accord Mortgages Ltd have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Accord Mortgages Ltd Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the rationalisation of solicitor panels a few years ago even though there remains mixed views concerning the level of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry indicate that plenty of law firms, including some in or near Corfe Mullen only execute a couple conveyances a year.

I am downsizing from our home in Corfe Mullen and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Corfe Mullen conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Corfe Mullen. Having lived in Corfe Mullen for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must check with 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)

The deeds to our house can not be found. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Corfe Mullen 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?

In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware precisely where to locate all the appropriate documentation so you may purchase or dispose of your house without any difficulty. If copies can’t be located, your conveyancer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your property.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Corfe Mullen. I have stumble upon a site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?