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Examples of recent questions relating to the Leek BS Conveyancing Panel
A lawyer my husband and I had intended to instruct on a remortgage said he would charge more if my mortgage is with Leek BS because of their unusual legal requirements. Am I likely to be frustrated using Leek BS? Any comments will be appreciated
Leek BS 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 Leek BS conveyancing panel. If they are not, this does add further risk of delay as Leek BS will appoint their own solicitors to look after their interest.
I am due to move into my new home next Tuesday. 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 Leek BS. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on the Leek BS 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 Leek BS’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Leek BS). Being on the Leek BS conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the Leek BS conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the Leek BS approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the Leek BS conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the Leek BS solicitor panel.
I would like to get my former partner removed the mortgage deeds. Can Leek BS really tell me which solicitor I can or can not retain?
You can use any solicitor you like but Leek BS then has the right to appoint a different solicitor to act for them at your expense. It might be more cost effective and quicker to instruct a lawyer who is on the Leek BS solicitors panel
Is the case that all CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors on the Leek BS conveyancing panel?
Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership 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 remain on their approved list of firms.
We were going to get a DIP from Leek BS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc).Do the Leek BS recommend a solicitor on the Leek BS 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 Leek BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Leek BS through the process.
I currently have a mortgage with with Leek BS. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Leek BS?
You must advise Leek BS in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Leek BS’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Leek BS directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Leek BS conveyancing panel solicitor.
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