Is there a reason to appoint a Hampshire conveyancing firm given that online conveyancers are so much cheaper?
To take your time to find compare conveyancing costs in Hampshire and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Hampshire conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a stressful move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a telephone conversation and can never replicate a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. He or She will inform you on progress and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to call the firm you will know who to ask for and they will ensure you are kept fully informed.
The housing market in Hampshire is heating up. What can be done to expedite the legal process?
Where you are under time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will make use of local relationships and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they may have conducted otherhomes in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Hampshire conveyancing solicitor. In addition, check that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is said that 18% of Hampshire conveyancing deals are held up or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the conveyancing being frustrated by an average of 21 days. It is claimed that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Many Hampshire conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check at the outset.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Hampshire? 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 Hampshire. However these days you can not proceed with any conveyancing transaction without first handing over proof of your identity. 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 identification it must be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory without the other.
Proof of the source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancing solicitor will need to have this information on file. Your Hampshire 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 additional queries regarding the origin of funds.
We are purchasing a house and the conveyancer has identified Chancel Repair to which the house could be obligated to contribute to as it falls into the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Hampshire
Unless a previous purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors delivering conveyancing in Hampshire to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Hampshire for my sale. Is there any facility to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.