Conveyancing is a vital part of the homebuying process and choosing the right conveyancing solicitor can make all the difference. However, the only way to find out about the quality of their service is to ask a few questions before you instruct them. Solicitor comparison site Here is a run down of some of the most important questions to […]
As a property owner, your home might be your biggest asset. It is likely that this is where all your savings are tied up in it. Equity release is a means of staying in your property while taking back a lump sum or a monthly income, from the money tied up in the house. So what is equity release? […]
When purchasing a home in England or Wales, all legal papers must be reviewed and authorised. Then the property’s status should be examined by a surveyor. At the same time your conveyancing solicitor must acquire and verify a wealth of information in comprehensive searches. Your conveyancer will conduct conveyancing or property searches as part of the home-buying process. They collaborate […]
In the first part of this article, we have discussed what money laundering checks are, why they are done, as well as what proof of funds are and who you need to present them to. In this second part, we’ll focus more on the source of funds. As you might know, this is different from proof of funds. This is […]
When you are purchasing a property, a conveyance solicitor will conduct anti-money laundering checks to ensure that you have made a deposit. The evidence needed is typically a bank statement highlighting the funds. You also need to show proof of where the funds came from. For instance, if the funds are from your savings or if it’s a gift, there […]
Conveyancing incompetent solicitors may add time to a procedure that is already in a hurry. New technologies such as scanning, emailing, online ID checks, online stamp duty, and land registration filing should be used to ensure the quickest conveyancing transaction feasible. Some of the finest conveyancing solicitors use technology to communicate quickly with their clients and the chain. That does […]
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the ownership of a property from one person to another. Once an offer on a property is accepted, your conveyancing solicitor will ensure all relevant contracts are signed and money transfers are completed. Conveyancing should be undertaken by specialist conveyancing solicitors or licensed conveyancers who act on behalf of a both buyers and […]
Buying a new home is complicated enough so the last thing you need is what seems like a whole new language to learn, just to get through the process. From gazumping to title deeds, there is a whole lot of jargon involved that seems like it was specifically designed to confuse you. This is why we have put together a […]
If you are buying or selling a property in England or Wales you will employ the services of a conveyancing solicitor or conveyancer to undertake the legal process for you. The difference between a conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor is Conveyancing Solicitor Fully qualified solicitor that specialises in property transactions but is also trained in other areas of law. They might […]
If you are about to become involved in a property transaction as either a buyer or a seller, you might be wondering whether it is possible to speed up the process and save some money by using the same conveyancing solicitor as the other party involved. It stands to reason that doing so would aid communications between buyer and seller […]
