About Conveyancing

About Conveyancing, published by Simon Seaton, focuses on legal issues surrounding conveyancing with a particular emphasis on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance within property transactions. The blog covers regulatory requirements for law firms, including client due diligence, risk assessments, and the role of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in enforcing AML standards. It discusses the challenges law firms face in maintaining compliance, the importance of independent AML audits, and the consequences of regulatory breaches such as fines and investigations. The content also addresses the impact of market conditions on compliance practices and offers guidance on managing AML risks effectively in conveyancing.

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A lender’s published mortgage criteria and its instructions to conveyancers serve different purposes, but both can affect whether a property transaction completes. The practical question is how an underwriting requirement reaches the solicitor responsible for investigating title and reporting to…