In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Rottingdean? Is this really necessary?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the potential client they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign should stipulate this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you refuse to provide ID verification documents, your solicitor will not be able to take you on as a client.
I am thinking of refinancing my apartment in Rottingdean, does my lawyer have to be on the RBS Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the RBS conveyancing panel, but RBS would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
I need some fast conveyancing in Rottingdean as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside 3 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Rottingdean the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Rottingdean?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Rottingdean. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I'm converting the mortgage on my existing property to a buy to let loan with Barclays Direct and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on another house. The area we are talking about is Rottingdean. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the two deals?
Do use our search tool on this page to ensure that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your expectations and requirements.
Should I choose a Rottingdean conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal formalities however his firm is located 400miles drive away.
The benefit of a high street Rottingdean conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to execute documents, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local insight which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were content that should trump using an unfamiliar Rottingdean conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.