I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to leave my let out flat in Ravenshead by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they chase the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Ravenshead? Is this really necessary?

Ravenshead conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the identity of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

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

Evidence of the origin of monies is also required under the money laundering regulations as conveyancers have a duty to ensure that the monies you are using to purchase a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase price where you are a cash purchaser) has originated from legitimate source (such as an inheritance) as opposed to the product of criminal activity.

We are selling our home in Ravenshead. Does the have to be on the conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their requirements fairly frequently in recent years.

What will a local search inform me about the property I am purchasing in Ravenshead?

Ravenshead conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search plays a central part in most Ravenshead conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (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 headings.

Been looking for a for freehold sale conveyancing in Ravenshead. We are selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no rush, no onward purchase. Had an estimate from a for £1000 including VAT which is a tad expensive given that its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Ravenshead?

Considering it’s a sale only, £450 + VAT should be about the cheapest for sale conveyancing in Ravenshead.