In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Hightown? What am I being asked for?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Hightown conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing where you reside.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are duty bound to validate not only the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will result in your conveyancer cancelling their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they believe that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

My bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Hightown but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Hightown or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Not all Hightown conveyancing firms are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Please make use of the above search tool to locate a Hightown conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of delay in Hightown house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Hightown.

I am buying a new build apartment in Hightown. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hightown

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Hightown. I've chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?