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Common questions asked concerning the Hodge Life Conveyancing Panel
The solicitor my husband and I had intended to instruct on a purchase said she will levy higher legal fees if my mortgage is with Hodge Life because of their difficult processes! Will I regret using Hodge Life? Any comments will be appreciated
Hodge Life conveyancing requirements for their panel are no better or no more complicated than most lenders.
It is the case now the CML Handbook, the "bible" used by solicitors to establish lender requirements, is different for each lender.
It is not clear if your lawyer is on the Hodge Life conveyancing panel. If they are not, this does add further risk of delay as Hodge Life will appoint their own solicitors to look after their interest.
Our solicitor has requested from me ID documents asserting that this is part of his legal duty as a solicitor on the Hodge Life Solicitor panel. Is this right?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lawyer is right that Hodge Life also require certain documents to be viewed. If a you refuse to provide ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to accept instructions from you. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with Hodge Life CML Handbook requirements last updated on Hodge Life
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Middlesbrough on the Hodge Life conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for Hodge Life ?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..
I am in the process of remortgaging my house does my lawyer need to be on the Hodge Life Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on Hodge Life conveyancing panel, but Hodge Life would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
We were going to get a DIP from Hodge Life this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc).Do the Hodge Life recommend a solicitor on the Hodge Life conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently
You will need to appoint solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Hodge Life conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Hodge Life through the process.
My existing mortgage is with Hodge Life. My father retired last week and wants to pay off my mortgage. After Hodge Life is paid, I want to transfer the property to my mother's name; How long will it roughly take? Do we need two separate solicitors on the Hodge Life conveyancing panel? I do not intend to live at the property once the Hodge Life mortgage is discharged.
You
will need a solicitor but they need not be on the Hodge Life 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 have not been happy with the level or service received from my lawyer. Is there a Hodge Life conveyancing panel complaints department or do I complain directly to the law firm?
There is little point in complaining directly to Hodge Life. All solicitors and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. Usually one can find this information from the solicitor’s or conveyancer’s website or ask at their office. They must tell you about it if you ask.
The Legal Ombudsman will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the solicitor. It can also advise you how to complain.
If a licensed conveyancer does not have a complaints procedure or will not tell you about it, contact the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), which will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the conveyancer. Please see below for more information.
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