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Frequently asked questions relating to the Bluestone Mortgages Conveyancing Panel
I instructed a firm of solicitors to conduct the legal paperwork on my remortgage six weeks ago having applied for a mortgage with Bluestone Mortgages. The law firm confirmed to me that they are on Bluestone Mortgages conveyancing panel and advised me their panel reference. Bluestone Mortgages then called me to say that their panel number was dormant and would need to be reactivated. What happens next? Do I instruct a different law firm listed on the conveyancing panel for Bluestone Mortgages?
You may be very frustrated with the lawyer but if it only go take a few more days they it may be worth waiting as, depending on how far progressed you are you may end up delaying the transaction by a number of weeks if you need to replace your solicitor You may wish to enlist the help of your broker to check with the Bluestone Mortgages as to how long they think it will take to get the firm to get back on the panel.
Can you clarify something for me?. For no fault of my lawyer but, the conveyancing for my house purchase has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from Bluestone Mortgages was date stamped random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on 6. My solicitor informs me that as she is on the Bluestone Mortgages conveyancing panel she needs to reorder the searches as they are no longer valid.
One of the many conditions to being on the Bluestone Mortgages approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook Part 2 obligations (last updated for this lender on Bluestone Mortgages)which states that a local authority search be not more than half a year old. You should nevertheless ask your lawyer to check whether something called ‘search validation’ indemnity insurance is acceptable to Bluestone Mortgages.
I require the services of a Bluestone Mortgages panel solicitor in Inverness. Could you help me?
It is not clear why you need a Bluestone Mortgages panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Bluestone Mortgages to find out which solicitors in Bluestone Mortgages are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site
My house is up for sale and I have a buyer. Does my solicitor have to be on the Bluestone Mortgages conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Bluestone 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.
Is the case that all CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors on the Bluestone Mortgages conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives 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 panels.
My brother and I have agreed a price on a house I spoke to a solicitor recommended by my dad and he suggested using a law firm approved by Bluestone Mortgages. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Bluestone Mortgages if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Bluestone Mortgages suggested that either firm can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Bluestone Mortgages 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Ask Bluestone Mortgages to suggest a law firm in your location. Lenders have them all over the country. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the Bluestone Mortgages 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 Bluestone Mortgages conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Bluestone Mortgages’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.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in month 7 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Bluestone Mortgages are being a right pain. The solicitor who is on the Bluestone Mortgages conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Bluestone Mortgages are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Bluestone Mortgages have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Bluestone Mortgages have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Bluestone Mortgages 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.
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