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Common questions asked concerning the Earl Shilton Building Society Conveyancing Panel

I need to swap lawyers as my lawyer is not on the Earl Shilton Building Society panel of conveyancing solicitors. 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.
Expecting 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 Earl Shilton Building Society. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on the Earl Shilton Building Society 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 Earl Shilton Building Society’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Earl Shilton Building Society). Being on the Earl Shilton Building Society conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
How up to date is your database of lawyers on the Earl Shilton Building Society conveyancing panel? Do Earl Shilton Building Society send you an updated list?
The firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Earl Shilton Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Earl Shilton Building Society directly.
I am purchasing a garden flat and getting a mortgage with Earl Shilton Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Earl Shilton 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 Earl Shilton Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
I have paid off my mortgage with Earl Shilton Building Society. I assume I don't need a solicitor on the Earl Shilton Building Society panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?
If you have finished paying off your Earl Shilton Building Society mortgage they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Earl Shilton Building Society mortgage from the register. Earl Shilton Building Society,and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage: but are not moving to another property where the Earl Shilton Building Society has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and the Earl Shilton Building Society has instructed the Land Registry to do so The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Earl Shilton Building Society mortgage has been paid off.
The for formalities of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from Earl Shilton Building Society. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Earl Shilton Building Society. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the Earl Shilton Building Society branches or the Customer Services Team at Earl Shilton Building Society head office. We understand that complaints to Earl Shilton Building Society are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the Financial Ombudsman Service at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
Planning on purchasing a flat with a mortgage with Earl Shilton Building Society. I have received an online quote from a licensed conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Earl Shilton Building Society conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that they are on the Earl Shilton Building Society conveyancing panel