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Q and A’s regarding the Handelsbanken Conveyancing Panel
My fiance and I are buying a 1 bedroom apartment in London with a mortgage from Handelsbanken. We would like to retain our lawyer but Handelsbanken says she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to instruct one of the Handelsbanken panel firms or keep our solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Handelsbanken
Our lawyer has uncovered a defect with the lease for the property we are purchasing. The seller’s lawyers have suggested defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is Handelsbanken?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from Handelsbanken does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the CML Handbook Requirements. You and Handelsbanken are the client. These conveyancing instructions have to be complied with by the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and Handelsbanken
I see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for my house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
My solicitors in Birmingham have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with Handelsbanken. Is it case that being on the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the Handelsbanken Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Handelsbanken directly.
I had instructed online solicitors located in Manchester who are on the Handelsbanken solicitor panel. They are now charging me a separate fee of £195 for dealing with the Handelsbanken mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Handelsbanken?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your solicitors can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by Handelsbanken but by your lawyers. Some firms on the Handelsbanken will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
We have agreed to purchase a house.One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Handelsbanken be concerned
Given that your lender is Handelsbanken your lawyer must to check the Handelsbanken conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Handelsbanken . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Handelsbanken where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. The CML are developing guidance for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
I can not work out if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension . I have called Handelsbanken on numerous occasions and told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Handelsbanken conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
As long as the conveyancer is on the Handelsbanken panel she or he must comply with the CML Handbook requirements for Handelsbanken. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Handelsbanken will go ahead your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask Handelsbanken to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.
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