What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Shrivenham? Why is this being asked of me?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing retainer. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign will no doubt reaffirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be checked. Should you are unwilling to hand over identification documents, your conveyancer will not be able to take you on as a client.
My bank has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Shrivenham but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Shrivenham or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?
It is by no means the case that all Shrivenham conveyancing practices are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Shrivenham conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.
2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Shrivenham completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I have been pointed in your direction by three or four local property agents in Shrivenham to choose a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your services ahead of a competitor’s?
We refuse to give any commission for directing people in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I am 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in Shrivenham. I am am extremely disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been issued? If so you will need to inform them of the new contact details and get the loan are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Shrivenham