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FAQs : The ASTRA mortgages Conveyancing Panel
My financial adviser has informed me that I have to pay ASTRA mortgages fees if I use my own solicitor. How good are the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH as long as they're good and reasonably priced. Would you recommend a specific law firm on the ASTRA mortgages panel?
ASTRA mortgages’s conveyancing panel is pretty large so it would be advisable to check with the firms you are getting quotes from that they are on the panel. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that ASTRA mortgages will allow to act for them.
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 ASTRA mortgages will not agree to this. Why was ASTRA mortgages even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform ASTRA mortgages of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to ASTRA mortgages then they would have to discontinue acting for you and ASTRA mortgages.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Leeds on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for ASTRA mortgages ?
We do not recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
We're in Birmingham, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is ASTRA mortgages , but our solicitor is on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a time-frame for your conveyancing due to third parties outside of our control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain
I am buying a property where the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender ASTRA mortgages be concerned
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with ASTRA mortgages your lawyer must to check the ASTRA mortgages conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for ASTRA mortgages . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to ASTRA mortgages where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. The CML are developing guidance for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The for formalities of my purchase has taken place with a mortgage from ASTRA mortgages. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about ASTRA mortgages. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the ASTRA mortgages branches or the Customer Services Team at ASTRA mortgages head office. We understand that complaints to ASTRA mortgages are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
ASTRA mortgages have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on house has been accepted, now what?
The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure these solicitors are on the lenders panel). Call up ASTRA mortgages or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. ASTRA mortgages will tell you what documents they want. ASTRA mortgages will instruct a valuer. The valuer will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about week to get a mortgage offer. ASTRA mortgages will issue the offer to you and your lawyer. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing.