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Q and A’s regarding the Hampden Solicitor Panel
I have just been informed by my lender that my lawyer is not on the Hampden Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The first thing you need to do is to contact your conveyancer. You lawyer should advise you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for Hampden.
Our solicitor has identified a problem with the lease for the property we are purchasing. The other side have suggested title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor has advised that as he is on the Hampden conveyancing panel he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or Hampden?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from Hampden does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the CML Handbook Requirements. You and Hampden are the client. The appropriate lender requirements have to be complied with by the Hampden conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and Hampden
I require the services of a Hampden panel solicitor in Belfast. Can you assist?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Hampden panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Hampden to find out which solicitors in Hampden are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month
I am buying a right to buy flat and getting a mortgage with Hampden. 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 Hampden 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 Hampden conveyancing panel in your location.
We have agreed a price on a apartment I spoke to a solicitor recommended by my brother and he advised retaining a solicitor approved by Hampden. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Hampden if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Hampden suggested that either firm can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Hampden 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Ask Hampden to suggest a law firm in your location. Most banks have lawyers on their panel throughout the UK. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the Hampden conveyancing panel based on location. If you particularly like the sound of one of the local lawyers that you have spoken to ask them if they would go onto Hampden conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Hampden’s requirements it can be a very simple job for the solicitor. Other stuff will be going on in parallel (as you are at an early stage) so it may not delay matters.
For 5 years I had a mortgage with Hampden. My grandfather retired last week and wants to pay off my mortgage. After Hampden is paid, I want to transfer the property to my mother's name; How long does the process take? Do we need two separate solicitors on the Hampden conveyancing panel? I do not intend to live at the property once the Hampden mortgage is discharged.
You
will need a solicitor but they need not be on the Hampden conveyancing panel.
You will need a solicitor to draw up the transfer and
to deal with the Land Registry formalities. The only thing you need to
consider is that by selling at an undervalue so ask your lawyer about
the implications. There could be an inheritance tax issue if you die
within 7 years of this. As the property is your main residence you need
not pay CGT but you should speak with your accountants in any event.
I recently had an offer accepted on an apartment. My financial adviser recommended their conveyancers I paid an upfront payment of 225. Soon after the conveyancers contacted me to say that they were not on the Hampden conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Hampden panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
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