It has come to my attention via my estate agent that my Stalybridge solicitor is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. How can I be certain if this is indeed the case?

The best course of action for you to take is to call your Stalybridge conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Stalybridge conveyancing practice that is on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Stalybridge? Why is this being asked of me?

Stalybridge conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers throughout the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to check the ID of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to produce two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (usually a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Proof of source of funds is also required in compliance with the money laundering regulations as conveyancers are mandated to investigate that the money you are using to acquire a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase monies if you are buying mortgage free) has come from an acceptable source (such as an inheritance) as opposed to the proceeds of criminal behaviour.

I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Stalybridge for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Stalybridge conveyancing specialists.

Is it possible to change solicitor as I have to find a firm on the Barclays Direct conveyancing list. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Stalybridge five minutes from me but he is not approved by Barclays Direct

It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Stalybridge on the Barclays Direct panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Stalybridge. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Stalybridge.

We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the agent told us that the vendor will only go ahead if we appoint their recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Stalybridge

We suspect that the owner is not behind this ultimatum. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Contact the vendors directly and make sure they understand (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to use your own,trusted Stalybridge conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will give the estate agent a referral fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.