Can the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site handle auction conveyancing in Sidmouth?

We know of a number of auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Sidmouth is one of our areas of where our lawyers cover.

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

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Sidmouth conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are required to validate not only the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may lead to your conveyancer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers will have an obligation to notify the relevant authorities should they believe that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Sidmouth. I need to find out if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

You should phone your conveyancer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you can get in touch with TSB who may be able to assist.

I am helping my mother sell her property in Sidmouth. Does the conveyancing solicitor commission an EPC or it is for the owner to coordinate?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s remained a required part of selling a house. An EPC needs to be to hand before the property is advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally arrange. If you are using a Sidmouth conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with reputable Sidmouth energy assessors

Can you help - my lawyer says that missing deeds insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Sidmouth?

The right level of missing deeds indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

is it true that all Sidmouth solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the HSBC conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be governed by the CLC.

What will a local search reveal regarding the property I am purchasing in Sidmouth?

Sidmouth conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance PSG The local search plays a central role in many a Sidmouth conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (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 thirteen subject areas.