My fiance and I decided to purchase a purpose built apartment in East Coker with a homeloan from lend.We use our East Coker conveyancing lawyer but lend advised that his firm is not listed on their "panel". We have to appoint a lend panel firm or retain our high street solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to act for them.We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?
Unfortunately,no. The home loan offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, a common one being that conveyancers needs to be on the approved list.in the past, most mortgage companies 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. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for
If I am buying in East Coker, is it necessary to order a chancel liability search?
The case of Aston has prompted many a conveyancing solicitor in East Coker to conduct chancel searches. Indemnity policies can be arranged if chancel liability is likely to be enforced. Your conveyancing lawyer should provide more details. Church of England properties in East Coker where chancel liability may apply include parish data base.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in East Coker for my sale. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training reasons.