- Return paperwork promptly – your conveyancer will need your initial paperwork and verified ID documents before they can begin work on your file so it’s important to get these back as soon as you can. If your conveyancer sends any documentation which requires your signature, try to review and sign as soon as possible as they will be unable to exchange contracts and complete the purchase without these
- Respond to enquiries from your conveyancer promptly and ensure you have any paperwork to hand such as warranties, gas safety certificates, installation certificates and ground rent receipts. If you realise during the process, you no longer have the paperwork, be honest and let us know so that we can assist you accordingly and look at other options
- Always keep in touch with estate agents and your conveyancer. Communication really is key during the conveyancing process and at Beyond we ensure that we are in regular contact with clients, agents and other solicitors
- Have your funds and proof thereof ready. We appreciate being asked where your money has come from is a sensitive question, but this information is paramount. Your conveyancer is under a legal duty to verify the source of your funds and this part of the process can take time so it’s helpful to your conveyancer if you provide the documents such as bank statements from the outset. If you are receiving a monetary gift from a family member or friend your conveyancer will also need to verify this and will need ID from the person providing the gift.