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I have been advised by my broker that I have to pay Sainsburys Bank fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How efficient are the Sainsburys Bank conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH as long as they're good and reasonably priced. Would you recommend a specific law firm on the Sainsburys Bank panel?
Sainsburys Bank’s conveyancing panel is substantial so your best bet is just to check with the firms you are getting quotes from that they are on the panel. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that Sainsburys Bank will allow to act for them.
Can you clarify something for me?. My lawyer is not to blame but, the conveyancing for my house purchase has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from Sainsburys Bank was issued random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on 10 days inc Day of week eg. Mon. My lawyer says that as she is on the Sainsburys Bank conveyancing panel she needs to redo the searches as they are now out of date.
One of the many conditions to being on the Sainsburys Bank approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Sainsburys Bank)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 Sainsburys Bank.
I need to find a Sainsburys Bank panel solicitor in Belfast. Could you help me?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Sainsburys Bank panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Sainsburys Bank to find out which solicitors in Sainsburys Bank are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month
I was scheduled to move into my first house last Thursday. My solicitor is on the Sainsburys Bank solicitors panel but has changed address in the past couple of months and had not advised Sainsburys Bank of their new address. Sainsburys Bank is now refusing to release my funds until such time as their systems are up to date with the correct details.
This is a rare situation indeed. 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 Sainsburys Bank branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can assist.
I am buying a property where the roof has a solar panel. Sainsburys Bank have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As your lender is Sainsburys Bank your lawyer must to check the Sainsburys Bank conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Sainsburys Bank . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Sainsburys Bank 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 have a mortgage with Sainsburys Bank. My father retired last week and wants to pay off my mortgage. After Sainsburys Bank is paid, I want to transfer the property to my mother's name; How long does the process take? Do we need two separate solicitors on the Sainsburys Bank conveyancing panel? I do not intend to live at the property once the Sainsburys Bank mortgage is discharged.
Although you do need to retain the services of a lawyer they dont
need to be on the Sainsburys Bank 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. There's no capital gains tax for you as it is
your main residence.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage offer with Sainsburys Bank. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event if you are getting a mortgage with Sainsburys Bank you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Sainsburys Bank conveyancing panel.
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