We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Goodrich found using your search tool but stumbled across some other quotes on the internet appear less pricey – why is this?

You can find many firms of solicitors advertising theoretically looks to be very low prices. Our advice is to think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them list a low fee as a headline but conceal extra fees in the small print..

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Goodrich? What am I being asked for?

Goodrich conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners accross the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the ID of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to produce two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (usually a Bank Statement no more than three months).

Evidence of the origin of monies is also required in compliance with the money laundering statutes as lawyers are duty bound to ensure that the money you are using to purchase a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase price if you are buying without a mortgage) has originated from a reputable source (such as an inheritance) and is not the proceeds of illegitimate behaviour.

I am considering applying for a Kent Reliance mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Goodrich with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Kent Reliance will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I'm buying my first flat in Goodrich with a mortgage from Platform Home Loans Ltd. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The property agent told me not reveal to my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will adversely affect my mortgage with Platform Home Loans Ltd. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Goodrich it shows results of many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so enquire of friends and family who have bought a property in Goodrich or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Goodrich differ, so it's sensible to request at least four costs illustrations from varying types of solicitors. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.