I am expecting a mortgage offer from Nat West. I hope to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Upminster Bridge. Does the Nat West Solicitor panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Nat West conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to to identify practices on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Upminster Bridge?
We have not been informed any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.
My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Upminster Bridge and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Upminster Bridge conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Upminster Bridge. We have lived in Upminster Bridge for six years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I have recentlyfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Upminster Bridge for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Upminster Bridge conveyancing specialists.
Am I better off to appoint a Upminster Bridge conveyancing practitioner based in the location that I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal formalities but his firm is located approximately 350miles away.
The benefit of a high street Upminster Bridge conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Upminster Bridge know how is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were happy that should trump using an unknown Upminster Bridge conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.
I am buying a flat with all finances in place. My conveyancer has been supplied with with two separate evidence of photographic ID, bank statement, multiple utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer acknowledging that the money is in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.
In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Upminster Bridge conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.