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Examples of recent questions relating to the Better HomeOwnership Solicitor Panel
I have been advised by my broker that I have to pay Better HomeOwnership fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How efficient are the Better HomeOwnership conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH provided that they are good and reasonably priced. Are there any Better HomeOwnership conveyancers you'd recommend?
Better HomeOwnership’s conveyancing panel is substantial 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 Better HomeOwnership will allow to act for them.
I am due to move into my new home next Thursday. My conveyancing lawyer has asked me to provide him with a copy of the building insurance for the house as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for Better HomeOwnership. What does the insurance need to cover?
Any lawyer on the Better HomeOwnership 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 Better HomeOwnership’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Better HomeOwnership). Being on the Better HomeOwnership conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Middlesbrough on the Better HomeOwnership conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for Better HomeOwnership ?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another 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. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..
My solicitors in London have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with Better HomeOwnership. Is it case that being on the Better HomeOwnership conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?
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 Better HomeOwnership Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Better HomeOwnership directly.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Better HomeOwnership panel is any good?
Getting recommendations is a good 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 advise that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction
I can not work out if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date . I have telephoned Better HomeOwnership on various occasions and told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Better HomeOwnership conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply dont know who is right
As long as the conveyancer is on the Better HomeOwnership panel she or he must comply with the CML Handbook requirements for Better HomeOwnership. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Better HomeOwnership will go ahead your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask Better HomeOwnership to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.
We are are remortgaging a 1st floor apartment in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon are about to beappointed. My friendrecommended that we enquire that the solicitor in Hendon is on the Better HomeOwnership solicitors panel. Is this really necessary?
A limited percentage of Hendon conveyancing firms are on the Better HomeOwnership conveyancing panel. 5 people a month use our search tool to search for a Hendon conveyancing firm on the on the Better HomeOwnership approved list of lawyers.
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