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FAQs : The West Bromwich Building Society Conveyancing Panel
My mortgage broker has asked me for my lawyer’ panel reference for the West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I discover this. I have called my local West Bromwich Building Society office but they have not responded to me.
You are best placed to get this information from your conveyancing lawyer. They should have a central record lender panel numbers including the West Bromwich Building Society panel reference.
Our lawyer has uncovered a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying. The other side have put forward title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor says that as he is on the West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or West Bromwich Building Society?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from West Bromwich Building Society does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the CML Handbook Requirements. You and West Bromwich Building Society are the client. These conveyancing instructions have to be complied with by the West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and West Bromwich Building Society
Do all the licensed conveyancers and solicitor practices listed on your search have online case tracking as I understood that this was a condition of being on the West Bromwich Building Society 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 West Bromwich Building Society. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the West Bromwich Building Society 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 West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
Can I be sure that the solicitor on the West Bromwich Building Society panel is any good?
seeking recommendations is a good starting point. 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 suggest that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction
The for formalities of my remortgage has taken place with a loan from West Bromwich Building Society. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about West Bromwich Building Society. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the West Bromwich Building Society branches or the Customer Services Team at West Bromwich Building Society head office. We understand that complaints to West Bromwich Building Society are resolved very quickly. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich Building Society or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. West Bromwich Building Society will tell you what documents they want. West Bromwich 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. West Bromwich 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.