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FAQs : The Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One Conveyancing Panel
My mortgage broker has has requested my lawyer’ panel member for the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have contacted my local Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One branch but they have not responded to me.
the sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your solicitor. They should have a central record lender panel numbers including the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One panel reference.
We are due to exchange on the purchase a house but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k approx by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my mortgage company Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One will not agree to this. Why was Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One.
Do all the firms listed on your directory have online case tracking as I understood that this was a condition of being on the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One conveyancing panel?
No. There is no CML Part 2 or Building Society Association requirement relating to online case tracking. Some law firms operate such technology and some don't.
I am buying a new build flat and getting a mortgage with Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One 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 Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One conveyancing panel in your location.
Can I be sure that the solicitor on the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One panel is any good?
Getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction
I have had an offer accepted on a apartment I spoke to a lawyer previously used by my brother and he advised using a solicitor approved by Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One pointed out that either practice can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Enquire of Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One to suggest a law firm in your location. Lenders have them all over the country. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One 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 Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One’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.
Can I register a complaint to Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One about the lawyers being on the Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One conveyancing panel?
Complaining to Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One about their conveyancing panel is unlikely to yield much of a response. Every solicitor firm and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. You can get 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.