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My Solicitor is not on the Britannia Approved Panel. Can I still retain my preferred solicitor even though they are not on the Britannia panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?
You will need to have a conveyancer complete the legal work required when you take out a Britannia mortgage to buy your property. They’ll carry out all the necessary legal checks on the property, make sure that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the necessary mortgage documentation is in place. You can instruct a conveyancing firm of your choice. However, if the firm selected is not a member of the Britannia conveyancing panel additional costs will be incurred as separate legal representation will be required by Britannia. Conveyancing panel applications can be submitted, so if your conveyancer has not previously applied for membership they can do so.
I am due to complete my purchase next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Britannia. What risks do Britannia expect the insurance to cover?
Any lawyer on the Britannia 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 Britannia’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Britannia). Being on the Britannia conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
Do I have to pop into the offices of the Britannia conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Liverpool
so that I can attend their offices when needed.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for Britannia undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
My conveyancers in Birmingham have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with Britannia. Is it case that being on the Britannia conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the Britannia Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Britannia directly.
Are all Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Britannia conveyancing panel?
A selection of lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their panels.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Britannia. Solicitors have been appointed? What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Britannia?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Britannia conducted the valuation? Have you advised Britannia as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Britannia conveyancing panel? sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued
My husband and I are spending time viewing houses and now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I I am planning to take a home loan with Britannia
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on the the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Britannia , ask your prospective lawyers check they are on the Britannia conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
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