Are you able to recommend a Platform Home Loans Ltd allowed Stotfold conveyancing lawyer finish our home move within 10 days? Would it be better to use a local Stotfold solicitor or a factory type firm?

We can recommend some very good Stotfold conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Stotfold. Visit some well established firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your time frames together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the one that appears most efficient.

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

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Stotfold. Nowadays you will not be able to proceed with any conveyancing transaction without first handing over proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence as well as a bank statement. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper element and photo card part, one is not acceptable in the absence of the other.

Proof of your source of money is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancing solicitor must have this information on file. Your Stotfold conveyancing practitioner will need to see evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any funds from you into their client account and they will also ask further questions concerning the source of monies.

I purchased a 4 bedroom Georgian house in Stotfold. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Coventry Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Stotfold and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current property to a buy to let mortgage with HSBC Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further property. The neighborhood we are looking at is Stotfold. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our search tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are the solicitor will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and specify your expectations and requirements.

Can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Stotfold ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer