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Bath Building Society does not operate a Conveyancing Panel, but does allow certain lawyers to conduct dual representation subject to meeting their criteria.
For the purposes of clarification, references on this page to "conveyancing panel" mean the ability of your lawyer represent both you and Bath Building Society in their capacity as lender.
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I was advised recently by my lender that my the law firm I have appointed is not on the Bath Building Society Solicitor panel. How can I check?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your conveyancer. You lawyer should advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for Bath Building Society.
I am buying a newly built flat and my solicitor is advising me that she has to reveal incentives from the builder as her practice is on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel. I am under pressure to exchange contracts and I would rather not delay the conveyancing. Can I insist on an exchange regardless of what my lawyer says about being on the Bath Building Society panel?
You should not exchange unless you have advised to do so by your lawyer. A precondition to being on the Bath Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Bath Building Society). The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
Do all the licensed conveyancers and solicitor practices listed on your search have online case tracking as I understood that this was a condition of being on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders or BSA do not require online case tracking. Some law firms operate such technology and some don't.
My lawyers in Newcastle have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with Bath Building Society. Is it case that being on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
It very much depends from lender to lender 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 Bath Building Society Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Bath Building Society directly.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Bath Building Society panel is any good?
seeking recommendations is a sensible start. 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 recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction
The for formalities of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from Bath Building Society. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Bath Building Society. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Bath Building Society branches or the Customer Care Department at Bath Building Society head office. Ordinarily complaints to Bath Building Society are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in month 2010 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Bath Building Society are being difficult. The solicitor who is on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Bath Building Society are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Bath Building Society have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Bath Building Society have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Bath 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.
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