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FAQs : The Bradford & Bingley Conveyancing Panel
A conveyancer my husband and I wanted to use for conveyancing on a remortgage said she would charge more if my lender is due to their difficult processes! Will I regret using Bradford & Bingley? Is Bradford & Bingley conveyancing so much more difficult?
Bradford & Bingley conveyancing requirements for their panel are no better or no more complicated than most lenders.
It is the case now the CML Handbook, the "bible" used by solicitors to establish lender requirements, is different for each lender.
It is not clear if your lawyer is on the Bradford & Bingley conveyancing panel. If they are not, this does add further risk of delay as Bradford & Bingley will appoint their own solicitors to look after their interest.
We are getting closer to an exchange and my parents having sent the 10% deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not come from me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my lender Bradford & Bingley. Apparently, being on the Bradford & Bingley conveyancing panel and acting on their behalf he must inform Bradford & Bingley if the balance of the mortgage advance is coming from anyone other than me. I informed the bank about my parent’s contribution when I applied for the mortgage so is it really necessary for him to raise this?
Your lawyer is obliged to check with Bradford & Bingley to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to Bradford & Bingley if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I require the services of a Bradford & Bingley panel solicitor in Belfast. Can you assist?
It is not clear why you need a Bradford & Bingley panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Bradford & Bingley to find out which solicitors in Bradford & Bingley are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site
My house is up for sale and I have a buyer. Does my solicitor have to be on the Bradford & Bingley conveyancing panel in order to deal with redeeming my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Bradford & Bingley conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. it might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their requirements fairly frequently at the moment.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Bradford & Bingley. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event if you are getting a mortgage with Bradford & Bingley you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bradford & Bingley conveyancing panel.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from Bradford & Bingley. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Bradford & Bingley. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Bradford & Bingley branches or the Customer Care Team at Bradford & Bingley head office. We understand that complaints to Bradford & Bingley are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
Next month my fiance and I are taking a long lease of a garden flat in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon are about to beinstructed. My brother-in-lawadvised that we enquire that the conveyancer in Hendon is on the Bradford & Bingley list of approved conveyancing firms. Aren't all lawyers on the Bradford & Bingley panel?
Not all Hendon conveyancing solicitors are on the Bradford & Bingley conveyancing panel. 8 people a month use our search tool to find a Hendon conveyancing firm on the on the Bradford & Bingley approved list of lawyers.
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