What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Flint? What am I being asked for?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing retainer. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign should confirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be viewed. If you refuse to supply identification documents, your solicitor can not take you on as a client.
What will a local search reveal concerning the house we're purchasing in Flint?
Flint conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Searches UK The local search plays a central part in most Flint conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable 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 subject areas.
I own a semi-detached Georgian property in Flint. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Skipton Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Flint and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who carried out the work.
How simple is it to use the search app to get a quote from a conveyancing lawyer in Flint on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to pick a lender such as Yorkshire Building Society, Leeds Building Society or Barclays Direct then type in your preferred area e.g. Flint. Conveyancing practices in Flint and further afield should be listed.
I am hoping to acquire a repossessed flat in Flint and the mortgagee in possession would like to complete inside a week. Do conveyancing practitioners meet that timeframe? Am I best advised to instruct a high street Flint firm or an online organisation that advertises to complete quickly?
Visit your Flint shopping parade. Go in to two or three companies and ask to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Set out your needs and try and obtain a commitment on deadlines. Appoint the firm that appears most genuine. Be sure to select a conveyancing practitioner on the panel of property lawyers approved by your mortgage company.