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Examples of recent questions relating to the Aviva Equity Release Solicitor Panel
Is there a reason why all solicitors are not on the Aviva Equity Release Conveyancing panel?
Lenders point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is thought to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud every year. The removal of law firms off of lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the Financial Services Authority in 2011. Its outcome included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. It led to banks and building societies purging less reputable firms off their books
I am purchasing a brand new apartment and my conveyancer is informing me that she is duty bound to disclose incentives from the developer as her practice is on the Aviva Equity Release conveyancing panel. I am nearing the developer’s deadline to sign contracts and my preference is not to prolong deal. Can I insist on an exchange regardless of what my lawyer says about being on the Aviva Equity Release panel?
You should not exchange unless you have advised to do so by your lawyer. A precondition to being on the Aviva Equity Release approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Aviva Equity Release). The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Leeds on the Aviva Equity Release conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the Aviva Equity Release approved panel?
We do not recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
I was scheduled to move into my flat two days ago. My solicitor is on the Aviva Equity Release solicitors panel but has changed address 8 weeks ago and had not informed Aviva Equity Release of their new address. Aviva Equity Release has locked down the release of mortgage funds as the information from the solicitors isn't correct.
This is a rare situation indeed. The majority of lender Terms of Conveyancing Panel Appointment specifically oblige the solicitor to inform the lender of an address change. Your solicitor needs to treat this with the utmost urgency. Do speak with or register your concern with the senior partner (assuming he or she is not your direct lawyer). Most lenders would be reasonable in this situation and expedite the resolution of this issue. It may be prudent to enlist the help of your local Aviva Equity Release branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can assist.
Are all Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Aviva Equity Release conveyancing panel?
A selection of lenders now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of firms.
On the whole I have been dissatisfied with the level or service received from my lawyer. Is there a Aviva Equity Release conveyancing panel complaints department or do I complain directly to the law firm?
Complaining to Aviva Equity Release about their conveyancing panel is unlikely to yield much of a response. All solicitors and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. You can get information from the solicitor’s or conveyancer’s website or ask at their office. They must tell you about it if you ask.
The Legal Ombudsman will make sure that your complaint is addressed by the solicitor. It can also advise you how to complain.
If a licensed conveyancer does not have a complaints procedure or will not tell you about it, contact the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), which will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the conveyancer. Please see below for more information.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in month 2010 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Aviva Equity Release are being problematic. The solicitor who is on the Aviva Equity Release conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Aviva Equity Release are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Aviva Equity Release have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Aviva Equity Release have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Aviva Equity Release may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing correctly and safely installed. It merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
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