What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Blackwall? Why is this being asked of me?

Blackwall conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers accross the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to produce two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Utility Bill less than 3 months old).

Confirmation of source of monies is also necessary under the money laundering laws as solicitors are required to check that the money you are utilising to acquire a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase amount where you are a cash purchaser) has come from a reputable source (such as employment savings) rather than the product of criminal activity.

We are planning to move house in month. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Blackwall. Conveyancing firm was chosen before I stumbled across thiswebsite.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from your selling agent but this can only happen after the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you will need to tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you choose a conveyancing in Blackwall or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Blackwall

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Blackwall in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend not give a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Blackwall. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Blackwall especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Blackwall.