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

You are right in these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Port Isaac. Nowadays you will not be able to proceed with any conveyancing transaction without first supplying evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory without the other.

Proof of the source of money is necessary under Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancer must have this information on file. Your Port Isaac conveyancing lawyer will need to see evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any monies from you into their client account and they may also ask further questions regarding the source of funds.

Having spent time scouring consumer advice sites for an online lawyer in Port Isaac, many say that I should look for a CQS kitemarked lawyer. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's biggest mortgage companies. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Port Isaac is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited solicitors.

I am helping my niece sell her flat in Port Isaac. Does the conveyancer order the EPC or it is for the owner to see to?

Following the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates became a mandatory part of selling a property. An energy assessment should be commissioned prior to the property being advertised. This is not a task that conveyancers normally organise. Where you are using a Port Isaac conveyancing solicitor they might be willing to arrange energy performance certificates due to their contacts with reputable local energy assessors

Can I be sure that the Port Isaac conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Port Isaac getting recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

I'm spending time viewing houses in Port Isaac and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it wise to have a conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a home loan with Principality.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the EA. As you are getting a mortgage with Principality, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Port Isaac is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Port Isaac are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Port Isaac you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Port Isaac may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Port Isaac?

Conveyancing - in Port Isaac or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to fix the defects prior to you move in.