Having been referred to your service we were about to use a conveyancing solicitor in Calstock recommended by you but stumbled across some other estimates via the web look less expensive – why is this?

One can find plenty of websites promoting supposedly cheap conveyancing, but extracosts result in the closing bill totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure charges set out in terms of engagement should be equitable raised The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Calstock clearly state all charges for the property you intend topurchase.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Calstock? Why is this being asked of me?

Calstock conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners accross the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to provide two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Utility Bill no more than three months).

Evidence of source of funds is also required under the money laundering laws as solicitors are duty bound to investigate that the money you are using to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase amount where you are a cash purchaser) has originated from a reputable source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the fruits of criminal activity.

Me and my partner are buying a property in Calstock. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? At some point we will need to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Is there a list of Skipton panel conveyancers in Calstock on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of banks make their panel listings available online. If you are looking for a Calstock lawyer on the Skipton please use our facility.

We were going to get a DIP from RBS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do RBS recommend any Calstock solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Calstock solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the RBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and RBS through the process.

What can a local search reveal concerning the house I am buying in Calstock?

Calstock conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example PSG The local search plays an important part in many a Calstock conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

Taking into account that I am about to part with £400,000 on a property in Calstock I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thehome move in advance of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Calstock.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a file reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Calstock should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.