Much to our surprise we have been told by our IFA that my Grays property lawyer is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be certain if this is indeed the case?
Your first step should be to call your Grays lawyer directly. You lawyer should advise you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Grays conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Grays? What am I being asked for?
Grays conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to check the identity of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).
Confirmation of source of funds is also necessary under the money laundering regulations as lawyers have a duty to ensure that the monies you are using to buy a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase monies where you are a cash purchaser) has originated from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) as opposed to the product of criminal activity.
I am planning to move property in May. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Grays. Conveyancing lawyer was found prior to coming across this site.
On the day of completion you can pick up the house keys from the selling agent however this can only occur after the sellers conveyancers confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. After that you should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Grays or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Grays.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Nottingham. Grays conveyancing practitioners are chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Nottingham?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Nottingham done the valuation? Have you informed Nottingham as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
My wife and I are in the throws of looking at houses in Grays and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancing practitioner appointed at this stage? I am planning to take a home loan with Coventry BS.
You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with Coventry BS, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Grays?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Grays will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Grays. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Grays.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Grays it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Grays commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Grays.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Grays for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training purposes.
Is it the case that all Grays law firms on every bank conveyancing panel?
The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can drop into your high street bank branch in Grays. Chances are that they can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Grays