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Common questions asked concerning the Chesham Building Society Solicitor Panel
My IFA has asked me for my lawyer’ panel reference for the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel. How do I find this out. I have called my local Chesham Building Society office but they cant find it on their system.
the sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your solicitor. They should have a central record lender panel numbers including the Chesham Building Society panel reference.
My solicitor has uncovered a difference when comparing the information in Chesham Building Society’s valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My lawyer says that as he is on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel he is obliged to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content go ahead. Is my lawyer’s course or action legitimate?
A precondition to being on the Chesham Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Chesham Building Society) which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for my own house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
I am buying a new build flat and getting a mortgage with Chesham 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 Chesham 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 Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Chesham Building Society panel is any good?
obtaining 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 recommend that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction
We were going to get a DIP from Chesham Building Society this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc).Do the Chesham Building Society recommend a solicitor on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently
You will need to appoint solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Chesham Building Society through the process.
I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed
to by Chesham Building Society. Is it usual for Chesham Building Society to only issue the offer once my
solicitor is approved on their conveyancing panel?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Chesham Building Society to deal with your lawyers application to be on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitors will be accepted.