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FAQs for the Investec Conveyancing Panel
It has come to my attention via my financial adviser that my property lawyer is not on the Investec Solicitor panel. How can I be certain that this is indeed the case?
You need to contact your conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for Investec.
I am due to complete my purchase next Friday. My conveyancing lawyer has asked me to provide him with a copy of the building insurance for the house as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for Investec. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on the Investec 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 Investec’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Investec). Being on the Investec conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
I note that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Investec 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 Investec conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
I was supposed to complete on my first house last Friday. My solicitor is on the Investec solicitors panel but has moved offices in the past couple of months and had not informed Investec of their new address. Investec has locked down the release of mortgage funds as the information from the solicitors isn't correct.
This is as unusual as it is unlucky. Most lender Terms of Conveyancing Panel Appointment specifically oblige the solicitor to inform the lender of an address change. Your solicitor needs to treat this with the utmost urgency. Do speak with or register your concern with the senior partner (assuming he or she is not your direct lawyer). Most lenders would be reasonable in this situation and expedite the resolution of this issue. It may be prudent to enlist the help of your local Investec branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can help.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Investec. Solicitors have been chosen? What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Investec?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Investec completed the valuation? Have you advised Investec as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Investec conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through
My husband and I are at the point of looking at flats and am about to put in an offer. Is it best to have a conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I I am planning to take a mortgage with Investec
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer 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 Investec , make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Investec conveyancing panel.
The for formalities of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from Investec. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Investec. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Investec branches or the Customer Care Department at Investec head office. Ordinarily complaints to Investec are resolved 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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