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Frequently asked questions relating to the TSB Conveyancing Panel
I am getting a offer of a mortgage from TSB. my intention is to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the TSB Solicitor panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC
TSB’s approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Please help. My lawyer is assuring me that he is legally obliged to conduct a Local Authority search as the firm are on the TSB approved lawyer panel. Is my lawyer correct?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. As you are taking a mortgage with TSB 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 TSB’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated TSB. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the TSB conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Liverpool
so that I can attend their offices when needed.
As opposed to 12 years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Liverpool
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I was scheduled to complete on my flat last Friday. My lawyer’s firm is on the TSB conveyancing panel but has moved offices in the past couple of months and had not informed TSB of their new address. TSB is now refusing to release my funds as the information from the solicitors isn't correct.
This is a rare situation indeed. The majority of 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 TSB branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can assist.
Can I be sure that the solicitor on the TSB 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 advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage agreed with TSB. Conveyancing is new to me. 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 TSB you will need to appoint a solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel.
TSB 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 TSB or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. TSB will tell you what documents they want. TSB 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. TSB 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.
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