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Frequently asked questions relating to the Dudley Building Society Conveyancing Panel
I was advised recently by my mortgage broker that my property lawyer is not on the Dudley Building Society Conveyancing panel. What can I do to check?
You need to contact your conveyancer. You lawyer should advise you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for Dudley Building Society.
Our solicitor has discovered a problem with the lease for the apartment we are purchasing. The other side have offered title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor says that as he is on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or Dudley Building Society?
The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and Dudley Building Society are the client. A precondition to being on the Dudley Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Dudley Building Society). The CML Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that Dudley Building Society can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I need to find a Dudley Building Society panel solicitor in Belfast. Could you help me?
It is not clear why you need a Dudley Building Society panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Dudley Building Society to find out which solicitors in Dudley Building Society are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site
We're in Wales, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Dudley Building Society , but our lawyer is on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a time-frame for your conveyancing due to third parties outside of our control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain
Can you point me to a directory of Dudley Building Society panel conveyancers on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available online.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage agreed with Dudley Building Society. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event if you are getting a mortgage with Dudley Building Society you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel.
Can I register a complaint to Dudley Building Society about the lawyers being on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel?
There is little point in complaining directly to Dudley Building Society. Every solicitor firm and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. Usually one can find this 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.