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Cynergy Bank Solicitor Panel Recently Asked Questions
My Conveyancer is not on the Cynergy Bank Approved Panel. Can I still retain my preferred solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Cynergy Bank list of approved lawyers?
The most common options here are as follows:
- Carry on with your preferred lawyers but Cynergy Bank will need to instruct a lawyer on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel. This will result in additional cost and potential delay.
- Get a new solicitor to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel.
- Urge your lawyer to apply to join the Cynergy Bank lender panel
I am due to move into my new home next Thursday. My conveyancing lawyer has asked me to provide him with a copy of the building insurance for the house as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Cynergy Bank. What does the insurance need to cover?
Any lawyer on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Cynergy Bank’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Cynergy Bank). Being on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
Do all the licensed conveyancers and solicitor practices listed on your search have online case tracking as I was under the impression that this was a precondition of being on the Cynergy Bank solicitor panel?
No. There is no CML Part 2 or Building Society Association requirement relating to online case tracking. Some law firms operate such technology and some don't.
I am buying a semi-detached house and getting a mortgage with Cynergy Bank. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to made in you doing to conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel in your location.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Cynergy Bank as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Cynergy Bank do not ordinarily instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Cynergy Bank list
The for formalities of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from Cynergy Bank. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Cynergy Bank. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Cynergy Bank branches or the Customer Care Team at Cynergy Bank head office. We understand that complaints to Cynergy Bank are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in month 6 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Cynergy Bank are being a right pain. The solicitor who is on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Cynergy Bank are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Cynergy Bank have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Cynergy Bank have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Cynergy Bank 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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