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Common questions asked concerning the Accord Buy to Let Conveyancing Panel
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find one who is on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel. How easy is it to change conveyancer?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer you're considering.
Expecting to complete my purchase next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Accord Buy to Let. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Accord Buy to Let’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Accord Buy to Let). Being on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
How do I search for a local solicitor on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 20 kilometers to meet the solicitor.
You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this page. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest you. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the Accord Buy to Let solicitor panel.
Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is expelled from the Accord Buy to Let Conveyancing panel in advance of completion?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have ti instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by the regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.
Are all Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel?
Some major banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Accord Buy to Let as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Accord Buy to Let do not ordinarily appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Accord Buy to Let list
I have had an offer accepted on a house I spoke to a solicitor recommended by my dad and he advised retaining a solicitor approved by Accord Buy to Let. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Accord Buy to Let if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Accord Buy to Let pointed out that either practice can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Accord Buy to Let 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Enquire of Accord Buy to Let to suggest a law firm in your location. Most banks have lawyers on their panel throughout the UK. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel based on location. If you particularly like the sound of one of the local lawyers that you have spoken to ask them if they would go onto Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Accord Buy to Let’s requirements it can be a very simple job for the solicitor. Other stuff will be going on in parallel (as you are at an early stage) so it may not delay matters.
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