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Common questions asked concerning the Lloyds TSB Scotland Solicitor Panel
I am getting a mortgage offer from Lloyds TSB Scotland. I would like to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the Lloyds TSB Scotland Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC
Lloyds TSB Scotland’s approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Can you clarify something for me?. My lawyer is not to blame but, my purchase conveyancing has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from Lloyds TSB Scotland was issued random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on Tues etc. My lawyer has advised that as she is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel she needs to redo the searches as they are no longer acceptable to the lender.
One of the many conditions to being on the Lloyds TSB Scotland approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook Part 2 obligations (last updated for this lender on Lloyds TSB Scotland)which specifies that a local authority search be not more than half a year old. You should nevertheless ask your lawyer to check whether something called ‘search validation’ indemnity insurance is acceptable to Lloyds TSB Scotland.
How do I find a local solicitor on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 10 kilometers to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel tool on this page. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest you. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the Lloyds TSB Scotland solicitor panel.
I am thinking of mortgaging my home does my lawyer need to be on the Lloyds TSB Scotland Conveyancing panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Lloyds TSB Scotland will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
I am buying a property where the roof has a solar panel. Lloyds TSB Scotland have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Lloyds TSB Scotland your lawyer must to check the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Lloyds TSB Scotland . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Lloyds TSB Scotland 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.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in month 8 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Lloyds TSB Scotland are being a right pain. The solicitor who is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Lloyds TSB Scotland are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds TSB Scotland have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Lloyds TSB Scotland have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds TSB Scotland may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing correctly and safely installed. It merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Intending to buy a house with a mortgage with Lloyds TSB Scotland. I have received an online quote from a licensed conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that they are on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel
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