Me and my partner are acquiring our first home. The has e-mailedto see if we want to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Great Shelford

The scope of Great Shelford conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately understand what information each search could give you. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are in doubt, ask your to guide you.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Great Shelford? Why is this being asked of me?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Great Shelford conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account evidencing where you live.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are obliged by law to ascertain not simply the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this may result in your lawyer terminating their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Great Shelford who is on the solicitor. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for in certain locations such as Great Shelford. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in Great Shelford house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Great Shelford.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary home to a buy to let mortgage with and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The area we are talking about is Great Shelford. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the two deals?

Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the solicitors are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are the lawyer should be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should talk with you solicitor and make apparent your desired outcome and requirements.