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FAQs for the Chesham Building Society Solicitor Panel
What is the rationale as to why all property lawyers aren't included on the Chesham Building Society Solicitor panel?
Lenders point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is thought to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud every year. The removal of law firms off of lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the Financial Services Authority in 2011. Its outcome included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. It led to banks and building societies purging less reputable firms off their books
We are only a couple days away from an exchange and my mum and dad having transferred the 10% deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not come from me my lawyer needs to make a notification to my lender Chesham Building Society. I am advised that, being on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel and acting on their behalf he must inform Chesham Building Society if the balance of the mortgage advance is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the bank about my parent’s contribution when I applied for the mortgage so is it really necessary for this now to be an issue?
Your lawyer is obliged to check with Chesham Building Society to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to Chesham Building Society if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I am looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Liverpool who is on the Chesham Building Society solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Chesham Building Society . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I am purchasing a new build flat and getting a mortgage with Chesham Building Society. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to made in you doing to conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
Do most banks operate their own panel of solicitors?
Many lenders do operate a restricted conveyancing panel but a lot of lenders allow any solicitors to join their panel so long as they meet their criteria. Each lender sets their own criteria. For example the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel requirements are different to Chesham Building Society’s conveyancing panel requirements.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Chesham Building Society as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Chesham Building Society do not ordinarily instruct firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Chesham Building Society panel
On the whole I have been dissatisfied with the level or service received from my lawyer. Is there a Chesham Building Society conveyancing panel complaints department or do I complain directly to the law firm?
There is little point in complaining directly to Chesham Building Society. All solicitors and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. You can get information from the solicitor’s or conveyancer’s website or ask at their office. They must tell you about it if you ask.
The Legal Ombudsman will make sure that your complaint is addressed by the solicitor. It can also advise you how to complain.
If a licensed conveyancer does not have a complaints procedure or will not tell you about it, contact the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), which will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the conveyancer. Please see below for more information.