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How does my firm apply to be on the Bath Building Society Conveyancing Panel? How can my firm be reinstated onto the Bath Building Society Conveyancing Panel?Find an Approved Solicitor on the Bath Building Society Dual Representation Solicitors
Bath Building Society does not operate a Conveyancing Panel, but does allow certain lawyers to conduct dual representation subject to meeting their criteria.
For the purposes of clarification, references on this page to "conveyancing panel" mean the ability of your lawyer represent both you and Bath Building Society in their capacity as lender.
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I have been advised by my broker that I have to pay Bath Building Society fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How good are the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH as long as they're good and reasonably priced. Would you recommend a specific law firm on the Bath Building Society panel?
Bath Building Society’s conveyancing panel is pretty large so your best bet is just to check with the firms you are getting quotes from that they are on the panel. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that Bath Building Society will allow to act for them.
Can you help?. My lawyer is not to blame but, my purchase conveyancing has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from Bath Building Society was issued random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on Tues etc. My lawyer says that as she is on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel she needs to redo the searches as they are now out of date.
One of the many conditions to being on the Bath Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Bath Building Society)which states that a local authority search be not more than half a year old. You should nevertheless ask your lawyer to check whether something called ‘search validation’ indemnity insurance is acceptable to Bath Building Society.
I see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my conveyancing?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is suspended from the Bath Building Society Conveyancing panel in advance of the moving date as agreed at exchange of contracts?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have ti instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by the regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
Can I be sure that the solicitor on the Bath Building Society panel is any good?
Getting recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Bath Building Society. Solicitors have been appointed? How long does it take for Bath Building Society to send the offer to our conveyancer
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Bath Building Society completed the survey? Have you advised Bath Building Society as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel? sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued
We have agreed to purchase a house.One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Bath Building Society be concerned
As your lender is Bath Building Society your lawyer must to check the Bath Building Society conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Bath Building Society . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Bath Building Society where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. The CML are developing guidance for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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