We are buying a 1 bedroom flat in Plumstead with a mortgage. We have a Plumstead solicitor, but the lender says she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or keep our Plumstead conveyancer and pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. This feels very unfair; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Plumstead conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
We note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Plumstead?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Plumstead.
Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Plumstead?
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Plumstead and Solicitor firms in Plumstead who can assist with your conveyancing We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in transferring property. Both can conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
When it comes to lenders such as Aldermore, do Plumstead conveyancing practitioners face an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Plumstead. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge 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 Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Plumstead concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I'm buying my first flat in Plumstead with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent suggested that I not reveal to my lawyer about this extras as it will jeopardize my mortgage with TSB. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I am purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Plumstead who is on the lender approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who conduct conveyancing in Plumstead. We dont recommend any particular solicitor.