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Common questions asked concerning the Suffolk Building Society Solicitor Panel
I am getting a offer of a mortgage from Suffolk Building Society. I would like to use a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the Suffolk Building Society Solicitor panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC
Suffolk Building Society’s conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
can you help? My solicitor is advising me that she is duty-bound to apply for a Local Authority search stemming from the fact that the firm are on the Suffolk Building Society approved lawyer panel. Is this really necessary?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with Suffolk Building Society your lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of Suffolk Building Society’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated Suffolk Building Society. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
I have been looking for conveyancing quotes online. Can I be sure that all the law firms that are identified on your site are on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel?
The law firms on our directory have assured us via an online form that they are on the Suffolk Building Society panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the Suffolk Building Society panel. To date we have not been informed by either a lender or a member of the public that the data about a specific firm being on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel is not accurate.
We're in Birmingham, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Suffolk Building Society , but our lawyer is on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a time-frame for your conveyancing due to third parties outside of our control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage offer with Suffolk Building Society. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 Suffolk Building Society you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in month 8 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Suffolk Building Society are being problematic. The solicitor who is on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Suffolk Building Society are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Suffolk Building Society have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Suffolk Building Society have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Suffolk Building Society 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.
Suffolk Building Society have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on house has been accepted, now what?
The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure these solicitors are on the lenders panel). Call up Suffolk Building Society or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. Suffolk Building Society will tell you what documents they want. Suffolk Building Society will instruct a valuer. The valuer will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about week to get a mortgage offer. Suffolk Building Society will issue the offer to you and your lawyer. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing.