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Examples of recent questions relating to the Darlington Building Society Solicitor Panel
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find one who is on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer you're considering.
My conveyancer has spotted an inconsistency between the information in Darlington Building Society’s valuation report and what is revealed within the legal papers for the property. My lawyer says that as he is on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel he needs to ensure that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is content go ahead. Is my lawyer’s stance correct?
A precondition to being on the Darlington Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Darlington Building Society) which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Manchester on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the Darlington Building Society approved panel?
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. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
I am considering applying for a Darlington Building Society mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Darlington Building Society?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Darlington Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Do the majority of lenders 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 Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel requirements are different to Darlington Building Society’s conveyancing panel requirements.
I am buying a property where the roof has a solar panel. Darlington Building Society have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As your lender is Darlington Building Society your lawyer must to check the Darlington Building Society conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Darlington Building Society . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Darlington Building Society where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. Requirements for Scotland are due in the near future.
I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed
to by Darlington Building Society. Is it usual for Darlington Building Society to only issue the offer once my
solicitor is approved on their conveyancing panel?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Darlington Building Society to deal with your lawyers application to be on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitors will be accepted.