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FAQs : The Cambridge Building Society Solicitor Panel

I am expecting a offer of a mortgage from Cambridge Building Society. I intend to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the Cambridge Building Society Solicitor panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC
Cambridge Building Society’s conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
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 Cambridge Building Society will not agree to this. Why was Cambridge Building Society even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Cambridge Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Cambridge Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Cambridge Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Cambridge Building Society.
Do I have to attend the offices of the Cambridge Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Newcastle so that I can pop in to their offices if necessary.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for Cambridge Building Society undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
I am considering refinancing my property does my lawyer have to be on the Cambridge Building Society Solicitor panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Cambridge Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Cambridge Building Society. Solicitors have been chosen? How long does it take for Cambridge Building Society to send the offer to our conveyancer
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Cambridge Building Society done the valuation? Have you advised Cambridge Building Society as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Cambridge Building Society conveyancing panel? sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued
Hi, thinking about buying a house off my mate. Assuming we can agree a figure, what’s the best way to proceed? I hope to get a mortgage with Cambridge Building Society. Is it possible to avoid using solicitors to save on the costs? My dad reckons back in the day he did a lot of it himself, just went into the land registry office and providing them with the info they needed himself
If you are getting a mortgage with Cambridge Building Society involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Cambridge Building Society conveyancing panel. We would not encourage you to both use the same solicitors' firm. There are clear conflict of interest issues and it's not going to make a huge difference to the speed of the overall process. So as not to hold things us you should pass on your solicitors details to Cambridge Building Society. Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the Cambridge Building Society conveyancing panel.
My husband and I are spending time viewing houses and now considering a potential offer. Is it best to have a conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I intend to finance via a mortgage with Cambridge Building Society
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on the the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Cambridge Building Society , ask your prospective lawyers check they are on the Cambridge Building Society conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.