In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Aldershot? Is this really necessary?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing instruction. The Client Care letter that you are required to sign should reaffirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you are unwilling to hand over identification documents, your solicitor can not take you on as a client.
Are the BSA planning on creating a online directory to to identify practices on the conveyancing panel for instance in Aldershot?
We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot for my house move. Can I see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.