I am selling my flat in Coombe Dingle and the EA has just telephoned to say that the purchasers are swapping conveyancer. The excuse is that the mortgage company will only work with property lawyers on their approved list. On what basis would a leading mortgage company only deal with certain lawyers rather the firm that they want to appoint for their conveyancing in Coombe Dingle ?
UK lenders have always had an approved set of law firms they are content to work with, but in the last few years big names such as Nationwide, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for over 25 years.
Banks blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the pruning – criteria have been narrowed as a smaller panel is easier to monitor. Banks tend not to disclose how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society claims that it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are not going to have any impact on this.
We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Coombe Dingle?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Coombe Dingle.
I am buying a right to buy a flat in Coombe Dingle. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Coombe Dingle you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's 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 be made in you doing 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 your lender panel in Coombe Dingle.
My husband and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from Nationwide as we wish to carry out alterations to our home in Coombe Dingle. Are we obliged to choose a nearby Coombe Dingle solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Nationwide would not normally instruct firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Coombe Dingle. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
It is not clear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Coombe Dingle bank branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Coombe Dingle conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called and was told they will not lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your lawyer has to comply with the CML Handbook Part 2 provisions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
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At this site obtain a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances for your conveyancing in Coombe Dingle. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you appoint them for your conveyancing in Coombe Dingle
What are the common deficiencies that you witness in leases for Coombe Dingle properties?
Leasehold conveyancing in Coombe Dingle is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain provisions are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
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Insurance obligations A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.
You will have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. HSBC Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Aldermore all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to withdraw.
Coombe Dingle Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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How much is the ground rent and service charge? Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? Best to be warned if window replacement or some other significant cost is coming up to be shared between the tenants and will dramatically increase the the service costs or necessitate a specific invoice.