In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Newton Heath? What am I being asked for?

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

Conveyancing clients are required to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Utility Bill no older than three months).

Evidence of source of funds is also necessary under the money laundering laws as conveyancers are obliged to ensure that the money you are using to purchase a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase price if you are a cash purchaser) has originated from legitimate source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the proceeds of criminal behaviour.

I have been advised by a number of property agents in Newton Heath to choose a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t make any commission for directing people in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a property in Cardiff but reside in Newton Heath. My lawyer (approximately 235 miles from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Newton Heath to witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Newton Heath based