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FAQs : The Hanley Economic Building Society Solicitor Panel
We are purchasing a 1 bedroom flat in London with a mortgage from Hanley Economic Building Society. We like our solicitor but Hanley Economic Building Society says he's not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to instruct one of the Hanley Economic Building Society panel firms or keep our solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?
Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the Hanley Economic Building Society 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. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Hanley Economic Building Society
I am due to complete my purchase next Monday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Hanley Economic Building Society. What risks do Hanley Economic Building Society expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on the Hanley Economic 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 Hanley Economic Building Society’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Hanley Economic Building Society). Being on the Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
I see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for my own house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
I am purchasing a semi-detached house and getting a mortgage with Hanley Economic Building Society. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Hanley Economic 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 Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Hanley Economic Building Society as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Hanley Economic Building Society would not normally appoint firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Hanley Economic Building Society list
In what circumstances might Hanley Economic Building Society amend or withdraw their mortgage offer?
Lenders such as Hanley Economic Building Society can withdraw their mortgage offer although this rarely happens. should Hanley Economic Building Society withdraw their offer they may or may not inform you or the lawyer as to the reasons why. There are various possible reasons but here are 5 examples:
- Where information comes to Hanley Economic Building Society ‘s attention regarding the customers or the security that they were not aware of prior to offer that affects their original decision to lend
- Many mortgage offers have an expiry date. Your lawyer should check this. Hanley Economic Building Society may amend or withdraw an offer before the end of its validation period if an offer extension is requested and following a re-evaluation of the property the value of the security is below a level which is acceptable to them.
- Situations where information provided by the borrower that enabled the lender to make a lending decision is fraudulent, incorrect or misleading.
- Where the sale is not at arms length for value to unconnected persons
- If the solicitor on the Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel acting for the applicant, borrower, mortgagor or guarantor cannot comply with Hanley Economic Building Society ‘s instructions
On the whole I have been dissatisfied with the level or service received from my lawyer. Is there a Hanley Economic Building Society conveyancing panel complaints department or do I complain directly to the law firm?
Complaining to Hanley Economic Building Society about their conveyancing panel is unlikely to yield much of a response. Every solicitor firm and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. You can get 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.