Having been referred to your service we were going to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Melbourn recommended by you but stumbled across some other costs illustrations via the web seem less pricey – why is this?

There are numerous conveyancing organisations promoting alleged £99 conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for extracharges result in the completion fee markedly uplifted. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure costs contained in terms and conditions should be transparent and reasonable invoiced The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Melbourn set out all charges for a standard conveyancing matter.

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

Melbourn conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners throughout the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to supply two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Proof of source of monies is also necessary under the money laundering statutes as solicitors have a duty to investigate that the funds you are utilising to acquire a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase amount where you are buying without a mortgage) has come from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) and is not the product of criminal behaviour.

I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Melbourn for under 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Melbourn, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or call us so that we may supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Melbourn for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

Been on the hunt for a property lawyer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Melbourn. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to discharge, no rush, no onward purchase. Had a quote from a solicitor for £900 plus VAT which is a tad steep given that its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Melbourn?

As it’s a sale only, £425 + VAT should be about the lowest for sale conveyancing in Melbourn.