My IFA has asked me for my Lacock solicitor’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have tried my local Lacock office but they don't know it.

Have you tried contacting your Lacock solicitor about this?. Most Lacock law practices will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Lacock? Why is this being asked of me?

Lacock conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners accross the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the ID of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to produce two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Utility Bill no older than three months).

Evidence of the origin of monies is also necessary under the money laundering laws as solicitors are obliged to investigate that the money you are utilising to acquire a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase monies where you are a cash purchaser) has originated from a reputable source (such as employment savings) and is not the product of illegitimate behaviour.

I am purchasing a house and the lawyer has referenced Chancel Repair to which the house may be obligated to pay because it falls into the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this really appropriate for conveyancing in Lacock

Unless a prior acquisition of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you may expect lawyers conducting conveyancing in Lacock to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Lacock ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to give a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Lacock. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Lacock to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am selling my home. My former conveyancers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Lacock if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Lacock. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.