My fiancee and I are buying our first house. The conveyancing practitioner has e-mailedto enquire if we want to order extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in Clifton Village

The quantity and type of Clifton Village conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your general appetite to risk. What is important is that you properly appreciate what information each search could supply. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that search. Where you are unsure, ask the property lawyer to explain.

My partner and I are selling our property in Clifton Village and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Clifton Village lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Clifton Village. We have lived in Clifton Village for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I have todayfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Clifton Village for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Clifton Village conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Clifton Village differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Clifton Village contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Clifton Village typically buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Clifton Village or who has acted in the same development.

I am purchasing a maisonette with all finances in place. My solicitor has been handed with 2 distinct evidence of photographic ID, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Clifton Village 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.