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Frequently asked questions relating to the First Trust Bank Solicitor Panel
I appointed a firm of solicitors to conveyancing on my house purchase 5 weeks ago having applied for a mortgage with First Trust Bank. The law firm confirmed to me that they are on First Trust Bank conveyancing panel and provided me their panel number. First Trust Bank then told me that their panel number was dormant and would need to be reactivated. What happens next? Should I appoint a new solicitor listed on the conveyancing panel for First Trust Bank?
You may be very frustrated with the lawyer but if it only go take a few more days they it may be worth waiting as, depending on how far progressed you are you may end up delaying the transaction by a number of weeks if you need to replace your solicitor You may wish to enlist the help of your broker to check with the First Trust Bank as to how long they think it will take to get the firm to get back on the panel.
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 First Trust Bank will not agree to this. Why was First Trust Bank even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the First Trust Bank conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform First Trust Bank of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to First Trust Bank then they would have to discontinue acting for you and First Trust Bank.
I am buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Manchester who is on the First Trust Bank solicitor. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for First Trust Bank . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I am attempting to get my ex-wife removed the mortgage deeds. Can First Trust Bank really insist on which solicitor I can or can not retain?
You can use any solicitor you like but First Trust Bank then has the right to appoint a different solicitor to act for them at your expense. It might be more cost effective and quicker to instruct a lawyer who is on the First Trust Bank solicitors panel
Is it the case that all solicitors on the First Trust Bank conveyancing panel regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the First Trust Bank conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
On the whole I have been dissatisfied with the level or service received from my lawyer. Is there a First Trust Bank conveyancing panel complaints department or do I complain directly to the law firm?
There is little point in complaining directly to First Trust Bank. 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 properly dealt with 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.
After shopping around on the internet I have found a solicitor having checked that they are on the First Trust Bank conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
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I've read lots of house buying,I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my solicitor - who is on the First Trust Bank conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
First Trust Bank will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually First Trust Bank will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey.
You may wish to consider appointing your own surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
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Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with First Trust Bank you could contact your them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors.
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