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Common questions asked concerning the Skipton Building Society Solicitor Panel
I need to swap lawyers as my lawyer is not on the Skipton Building Society panel of conveyancing solicitors. How easy is it to change conveyancer?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer you're considering.
My conveyancer has identified a discrepancy when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in Skipton Building Society’s valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My lawyer informs me that as he is on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel he is duty bound to ensure that the lender is with this discrepancy and is content go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s course or action appropriate?
A precondition to being on the Skipton Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Skipton Building Society) which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I am planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Manchester who is on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton Building Society . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I am considering mortgaging my property does my lawyer need to be on the Skipton Building Society Conveyancing panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Skipton Building Society 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.
We expect to receive a DIP from Skipton Building Society 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 Skipton Building Society recommend a solicitor on the Skipton Building Society 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 Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Skipton Building Society through the process.
Intending to buy a flat with a mortgage with Skipton Building Society. I have received an online quote from a licensed conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Skipton Building Society 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 Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel
I have instructed a lawyer having made sure that they are on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
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Having read lots of house buying,I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my solicitor - who is on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Skipton Building Society will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Skipton Building Society will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey.
You may wish to consider appointing your own surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
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Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Skipton Building Society you could contact your them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors.