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Frequently asked questions relating to the Manchester Building Society Conveyancing Panel
We are purchasing a 1 bedroom flat in London with a mortgage from Manchester Building Society. We would like to retain our lawyer but Manchester Building Society says he's not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to instruct one of the Manchester Building Society panel solicitors or keep our solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the Manchester Building Society 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 lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Manchester Building Society
We are due to exchange on the purchase a house but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k approx by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my mortgage company Manchester Building Society will not agree to this. Why was Manchester Building Society even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Manchester Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Manchester Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Manchester Building Society.
Do I need to pop into the offices of the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Liverpool
so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for Manchester Building Society undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
My grandmother passed away last year and as sole heir and executor was left the house. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £4500. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Manchester Building Society , pay off the mortgage etc. Is this allowed?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Manchester Building Society will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Manchester Building Society mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
Do most lenders operate their own panel of solicitors?
Many lenders do operate a restricted conveyancing panel but a lot of lenders allow any solicitors to join their panel so long as they meet their criteria. Each lender sets their own criteria. For example the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel requirements are different to Manchester Building Society’s conveyancing panel criteria.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Manchester Building Society. Solicitors have been chosen? How long does it take for Manchester Building Society to send the offer to our conveyancer
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Manchester Building Society conducted the valuation? Have you advised Manchester Building Society as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through
I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in month 7 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Manchester Building Society are being a right pain. The solicitor who is on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Manchester Building Society are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Manchester Building Society have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Manchester Building Society have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Manchester Building Society may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing correctly and safely installed. It merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.