Intrusive rules. I want to complain but don't know how...

engineer_rain

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Doesn't appear that you've taken much notice of what's been written. As you are merely expressing uninformed opinion with no factual relevance. So I'll depart at this point and wish you good luck in your quest.

Another constructive post as always. Very helpful.

Idiophreak

engineer_rain wrote: »

1. If possible do not get gifted money and if you do it is probably best not to declare this to the solicitor!

This is, of course, your choice.

If you're really so bothered that they asked you to have "this money is a gift" scrawled on a piece of paper, receiving gifts is clearly not for you.

drewziph

engineer_rain wrote: »

Thanks for all of your comments.

After taking stock of what you all have said I have come up with some actions, suggestions for others. I hope someone might take some lessons learnt from my experience.

1. If possible do not get gifted money and if you do it is probably best not to declare this to the solicitor!

2. Use a solicitor who is has your back. This probably goes without saying but if possible i'd advise using a solicitor which isn't a stickler for the rules. Having a solicitor whos favourite phrase is "i'm going to pretend you didn't say that" is probably in your best interest.

3. If you are a money launderer do not try and buy property.

4. Complaining to your MP is likely to achieve nothing other than annoying everyone.

5. The current law on money laundering puts the burden of crime prevention onto joe public and not where it should be i.e the police. I don't think this is fair. Most of you seem to disagree.

6. There isn't a straightforward way of dealing with BS rules regarding buying a house. Before you make that offer it might be worthwhile considering if the ends justify the means as you may well end up out of pocket and living out of a box if you don't ride the solicitors and bank day and night.

I've nominated this as post of the month. :rotfl:

Dave_Ham

No idea why your Parents would want to gift you money to buy a place of your own and move out...

engineer_rain

Dave_Ham wrote: »

No idea why your Parents would want to gift you money to buy a place of your own and move out...

It's for a second home. Maybe you should read the whole thread before you post.

lovinituk

engineer_rain wrote: »

After taking stock of what you all have said I have come up with some actions, suggestions for others. I hope someone might take some lessons learnt from my experience.

1. If possible do not get gifted money and if you do it is probably best not to declare this to the solicitor!

2. Use a solicitor who is has your back. This probably goes without saying but if possible i'd advise using a solicitor which isn't a stickler for the rules. Having a solicitor whos favourite phrase is "i'm going to pretend you didn't say that" is probably in your best interest.

3. If you are a money launderer do not try and buy property.

4. Complaining to your MP is likely to achieve nothing other than annoying everyone.

5. The current law on money laundering puts the burden of crime prevention onto joe public and not where it should be i.e the police. I don't think this is fair. Most of you seem to disagree.

6. There isn't a straightforward way of dealing with BS rules regarding buying a house. Before you make that offer it might be worthwhile considering if the ends justify the means as you may well end up out of pocket and living out of a box if you don't ride the solicitors and bank day and night.

Or just answer the question and get on with your life without giving it a second thought! That's what normal, balanced people do!!

engineer_rain

drewziph wrote: »

I've nominated this as post of the month. :rotfl:

Thanks. Your opinion matters to me in a profound way.

lovinituk

engineer_rain wrote: »

Maybe you should read the whole thread before you post.

Listen to your own advice!

Dave_Ham

engineer_rain wrote: »

It's for a second home. Maybe you should read the whole thread before you post.

Haha - not sure who is funnier; me trying to be funny or you not trying (well that could be 50/50)

dunstonh

The OP is increasingly sounding like he/she is likely to be committing fraud or is happy to do so. e.g......

2. Use a solicitor who is has your back. This probably goes without saying but if possible i'd advise using a solicitor which isn't a stickler for the rules. Having a solicitor whos favourite phrase is "i'm going to pretend you didn't say that" is probably in your best interest.

4. Complaining to your MP is likely to achieve nothing other than annoying everyone.

Actually, it will give the MP and his/her staff a laugh.

5. The current law on money laundering puts the burden of crime prevention onto joe public and not where it should be i.e the police. I don't think this is fair. Most of you seem to disagree.

Joe public commits the crime. The burden is on the lender, solicitor, providers and broker/advisers. They are the ones that get fined or sent to prison if they do not comply with the various money laundering regs. Joe public only goes to prison if they commit the crime or are party to it.

I've nominated this as post of the month.

Given his/her lack of ethics and unreasonable and quite silly comments, i doubt the irony would be recognised.