In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Derbyshire? Why is this being asked of me?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign will no doubt 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. Should you are unwilling to hand over ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to act for you.

How does conveyancing in Derbyshire differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Derbyshire approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Derbyshire usually purchase 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Derbyshire or who has acted in the same development.

I'm refinancing my primary house to a buy to let loan with Birmingham Midshires and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second house. The area we are talking about is Derbyshire. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two banks and tie in the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this site to check that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are your solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make apparent your expectations and requirements.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Neath but I am based in Derbyshire. My solicitor (who is 235 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Derbyshire to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Derbyshire

Finally our conveyancing in Derbyshire is completing on Friday, however the sellers I am purchasing from has asked to move out 24 hours later at noon. Can I agree to this?

You can't complete on a Saturday due to the bank systems are not working.