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

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Friday Hill conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account evidencing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are obliged by law to ascertain not only the identity of conveyancing clients but also the origin of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this will result in your lawyer cancelling their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers are duty bound to inform the relevant authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

Do I have to attend the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Friday Hill so that I can attend their offices if required.

These days approved lawyers for mortgage companies conduct the vast majority of work via Royal Mail, internet or over phone calls. This enables them to undertake the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in the country. Nevertheless you should check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if needed.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Friday Hill. Now, I need the documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call 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 Friday Hill of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Friday Hill differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Friday Hill come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Friday Hill typically acquire 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 used to new build conveyancing in Friday Hill or who has acted in the same development.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Friday Hill. I have chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to 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?