Last June we completed a house move in Stockwood. We have noticed several issues with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Stockwood?

The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Stockwood. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers proves to be inaccurate, then you may have a claim against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Stockwood.

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

You are right in the requirement set out by your solicitor has nothing to do with conveyancing in Stockwood. However these days you can not complete any conveyancing transaction if you have not submitting evidence of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as proof of identification it must be both the paper element as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory in the absence of the other.

Proof of the origin of money is required under Money Laundering Regulations. Don’t be offended when when this is requested of you as your conveyancing solicitor must retain this information on record. Your Stockwood 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 additional questions regarding the source of funds.

We are planning to move property in January. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Stockwood. Conveyancing firm was organised before I stumbled across this website.

On the day of completion you can pick up the house keys from the estate agent but this should only take place when the sellers lawyers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. After that you should advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Stockwood or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Stockwood.

I'm the single beneficiary of my late grandmother’s will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Stockwood. The Stockwood property was put into my name in September. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the CML six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in September. Do I have to wait half a year to sell?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. many mortgage companies would take a pragmatic view as this requirement chiefly exists to capture subsales or the flipping of property.

Can I be sure that the Stockwood conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Stockwood obtaining recommendations is a good 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

How simple is it to use the search tool to get a costs illustration from a conveyancing practitioner in Stockwood on the approved list for my lender?

First select a bank such as HSBC Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Platform Home Loans Ltd then choose your location such as Stockwood. Conveyancing practices in Stockwood and further afield should be shown.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Stockwood. I need to find out if they are listed on the lender's approved list of lawyers. Can you help?

You should call your conveyancer and ask them if they are on the bank's approved list. If that does not help get in touch with us and we can investigate and revert. If they are not on the conveyancing panel we can certainly arrange a specialist conveyancing solicitor in Stockwood on the approved list for your lender.