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FAQs for the West Bromwich Mortgage Company Solicitor Panel
I would like to know the reason why all solicitors are not on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company Solicitor panel?
Pre- 2008 most lenders had an appetite for risk which was higher than today. The Financial Services Authority in 2010 conducted a thematic review into mortgage fraud which concluded: know the conveyancing solicitors that you are dealing with. Consequently, lenders have regularly sought more information from law firms about their operations and the individuals who work for them and set certain criteria such a completing on a minimum number of transactions. Many firms that have been excluded from lender panels have 100% healthy track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Such firms were never going to meet the criteria of volume of transactions the lenders required.
I am due to complete my purchase next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for West Bromwich Mortgage Company. What risks do West Bromwich Mortgage Company expect the insurance to cover?
Any lawyer on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in West Bromwich Mortgage Company’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on West Bromwich Mortgage Company). Being on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the West Bromwich Mortgage Company conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Leeds
so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for West Bromwich Mortgage Company undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
I am purchasing a garden flat and getting a mortgage with West Bromwich Mortgage Company. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company 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 Mortgage Company conveyancing panel in your location.
Is there a list of West Bromwich Mortgage Company panel conveyancers on the CML Handbook Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available online.
I have a mortgage with West Bromwich Mortgage Company. My father has just retired and wants to pay off my mortgage. After West Bromwich Mortgage Company is paid, I want to transfer the property to my mother's name; How long will it roughly take? Do we need two separate solicitors on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company conveyancing panel? I do not intend to live at the property once the West Bromwich Mortgage Company mortgage is discharged.
Although you do need to retain the services of a lawyer they dont
need to be on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company 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. As the property is your main residence you need
not pay CGT but you should speak with your accountants in any event.
After shopping around on the internet I have found a solicitor having checked that they are on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
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I've digested plenty of mortgage guides,I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my solicitor - who is on the West Bromwich Mortgage Company conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
West Bromwich Mortgage Company will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually West Bromwich Mortgage Company 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 West Bromwich Mortgage Company you could contact your them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors.