What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Flackwell Heath? What am I being asked for?

Flackwell Heath conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners throughout the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to verify the identity of any client with a view to satisfy themselves 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 Bank Statement no older than three months).

Confirmation of the origin of monies is also necessary under the money laundering regulations as lawyers are mandated to ensure that the monies you are using to purchase a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase monies where you are buying without a mortgage) has originated from a reputable source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the proceeds of illegitimate activity.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Flackwell Heath?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Flackwell Heath will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Flackwell Heath. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Flackwell Heath.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Flackwell Heath it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Flackwell Heath commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Flackwell Heath.

Given that I am about to spend £400,000 on a property in Flackwell Heath I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer concerning thehouse move prior to instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Flackwell Heath.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a matter number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Flackwell Heath should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a house in Cardiff but I am based in Flackwell Heath. My solicitor (based 250 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a stat dec before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Flackwell Heath who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Flackwell Heath based

I have miscalculated my finances and am a couple of grand short a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Flackwell Heath , but I am anxious exchange. What can I do?

You can accept a smaller deposit. Most property owners will agree to a smaller deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute