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Examples of recent questions relating to the Landmark Mortgages Solicitor Panel
My lawyer has never been on on the Landmark Mortgages Approved Panel. Is it possible for me to use my family solicitor even though they are not on the Landmark Mortgages panel?
You will need to have a conveyancer complete the legal work required when you take out a Landmark Mortgages mortgage to buy your property. They’ll carry out all the necessary legal checks on the property, make sure that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the necessary mortgage documentation is in place. You can instruct a conveyancing firm of your choice. However, if the firm selected is not a member of the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing panel additional costs will be incurred as separate legal representation will be required by Landmark Mortgages. Conveyancing panel applications can be submitted, so if your conveyancer has not previously applied for membership they can do so.
We are approaching an exchange and my mum and dad having transferred the 10% deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not come from me my lawyer needs to make a notification to my lender Landmark Mortgages. Apparently, being on the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing panel and acting on their behalf he must inform Landmark Mortgages if the balance of the mortgage advance is not just from me. I advised the bank about my parent’s contribution when I applied for the mortgage so is it really necessary for this now to be an issue?
Your lawyer is obliged to check with Landmark Mortgages 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 Landmark Mortgages if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the Landmark Mortgages approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the Landmark Mortgages solicitor panel.
I am selling my house. Does my solicitor have to be on the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing panel in order to deal with redeeming my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Landmark Mortgages 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.
Are all Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing panel?
It is true that some lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Completion of my purchase has taken place with a mortgage from Landmark Mortgages. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Landmark Mortgages. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Landmark Mortgages branches or the Customer Services Department at Landmark Mortgages head office. We understand that complaints to Landmark Mortgages are sorted out very quickly. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
I can not work out if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date . I have called Landmark Mortgages on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Landmark Mortgages conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply dont know who is right
As long as the conveyancer is on the Landmark Mortgages panel she or he must comply with the CML Handbook requirements for Landmark Mortgages. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Landmark Mortgages 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 Landmark Mortgages to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.
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