What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Devon? Why is this being asked of me?
It is indeed that case that the requirement set out by your solicitor has nothing to do with conveyancing in Devon. However these days you will not be able to complete any conveyancing deal if you have not providing evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence as well as a council tax bill. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of ID it needs to be both the paper element and photo card part, one is not sufficient in the absence of the other.
Proof of your source of monies is required under Money Laundering Regulations. Don’t be offended when when this is requested of you as your lawyer must retain this information on file. Your Devon conveyancing lawyer will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any funds from you into their client account and they will also ask further queries concerning the origin of funds.
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Devon. Conveyancing is required. What is next?
Given that you are now exchanged you should choose a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of priority as you now have a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the transaction. Every auction property should have a corresponding auction pack. This should include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer requires. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You must pass this on to the conveyancer instructed by you as soon as possible. Do make sure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Devon. I have a mortgage agreed with Bank of Ireland. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.
Intending to buy a maisonette in Devon. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Devon solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Devon completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Hoping to buy a property located in Devon and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Devon. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Devon area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Devon. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I am a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Devon. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been sent? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid added expenses and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Devon