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Examples of recent questions relating to the ASTRA mortgages Conveyancing Panel
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find one who is on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
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.
I am due to complete my purchase next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for ASTRA mortgages. What risks do ASTRA mortgages expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on the ASTRA mortgages 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 ASTRA mortgages’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on ASTRA mortgages). Being on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
I am looking for conveyancing quotes online. Can I be assured that all the firms that are listed on your website are on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel?
The law firms on our directory have advised us that they are on the ASTRA mortgages panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the ASTRA mortgages panel. To date we have not been informed by either a mortgage company or a member of the public that the data about a specific firm being on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel is not accurate.
My solicitors in Liverpool have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with ASTRA mortgages. Is it case that being on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the ASTRA mortgages Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting ASTRA mortgages directly.
Can I be sure that the solicitor on the ASTRA mortgages panel is any good?
seeking 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 suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction
I have today made my last payment due on mortgage with ASTRA mortgages. I assume I don't need a solicitor on the ASTRA mortgages panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm
If you have finished paying off your ASTRA mortgages mortgage they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the ASTRA mortgages mortgage from the register. ASTRA mortgages,and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
but are not moving to another property
where the ASTRA mortgages has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
the ASTRA mortgages has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your ASTRA mortgages mortgage has been paid off.
Intending to buy a flat with a mortgage with ASTRA mortgages. I have received an online quote from a licensed conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that they are on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel
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