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Halifax Conveyancing Panel : Questions and Answers
My financial adviser has informed me that I have to pay Halifax fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How efficient are the Halifax conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH provided that they are good and not exorbitantly priced. Would you recommend a specific law firm on the Halifax panel?
Halifax’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 Halifax will allow to act for them.
We are due to exchange on the purchase a house but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k approx by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my mortgage company Halifax will not agree to this. Why was Halifax even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Halifax conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Halifax of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Halifax then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Halifax.
Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of solicitors? How do you know who is on the Halifax conveyancing panel?
The firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Halifax conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Halifax directly.
I am buying a semi-detached house and getting a mortgage with Halifax. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Halifax 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 Halifax conveyancing panel in your location.
Is it the case that all solicitor practices on the Halifax conveyancing panel regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Halifax conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
We have agreed to purchase a house.One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Halifax have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As your lender is Halifax your lawyer must to check the Halifax conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Halifax . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Halifax where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. Requirements for Scotland are due in the near future.
The for formalities of my purchase has taken place with a mortgage from Halifax. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Halifax. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the Halifax branches or the Customer Services Department at Halifax head office. Ordinarily complaints to Halifax are sorted out very quickly. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
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