I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Bushey. The vast majority the properties have already been sold. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Bushey?

Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Bushey conveyancing process. There are numerous search providers who offer Bushey conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their data from the local authority.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Bushey? What am I being asked for?

It is indeed that case that the requirement set out by your lawyer has nothing to do with conveyancing in Bushey. Nowadays you can not complete any conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence as well as a utility bill. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as evidence of identification it needs to be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other.

Verification of the origin of money is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when when this is requested of you as your lawyer must retain this information on file. Your Bushey conveyancing lawyer will need to see evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any funds from you into their client account and they should also ask further queries regarding the origin of monies.

Is there a list of Virgin Money panel conveyancers in Bushey on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of banks make their panel listings visible on the web. Where you are in need of a Bushey conveyancing practitioner on the Virgin Money please use our tool.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Bushey. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an advanced payment of £150. A few days later, the conveyancing practitioner called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Barclays panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Coventry BS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a flat in Bushey has been agreed to, now what?

The estate agent will wish to be advised as to your conveyancing practitioner's details (be sure the lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Call up Coventry BS or the financial adviser and complete any appropriate forms. Coventry BS will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or seller to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. Coventry BS will send the offer to you and your solicitors. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Bushey.

How do I use the search app to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing practitioner in Bushey on the approved list for my lender?

First choose a lender such as Nationwide Building Society, The Mortgage Works or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your location e.g. Bushey. Conveyancing practices in Bushey and beyond should be listed.

I'm remortgaging a bungalow in Bushey. I can find my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't locate my lawyer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?

Not all staff in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. As long there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unlicensed staff.