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I need to swap lawyers as my lawyer is not on the Investec 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.
My conveyancer has spotted an inconsistency between the assumptions in Investec’s valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My solicitor has advised that as he is on the Investec conveyancing panel he is duty bound to check that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my solicitor’s approach correct?
A precondition to being on the Investec approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Investec) which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the Investec conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the Investec approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the Investec conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the Investec solicitor panel.
The lawyers that I appointed last week on my purchase in Brighton has without warning shut down. I chose them because I had to have a lawyer on the Investec conveyancing panel and my previous lawyer was not. I gave my credit card details for them to take £175 for searches. What are my options?
If you have an estate agent involved then let them know immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Investec conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors should be in a position to help
I have agreed a price on a flat I spoke to a solicitor recommended by my dad and he recommended instructing a solicitor approved by Investec. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Investec if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Investec suggested that either practice can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Investec 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Enquire of Investec for conveyancing panel firms in your area. Lenders have them all over the country. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the Investec conveyancing panel based on location. If you particularly like the sound of one of the local lawyers that you have spoken to ask them if they would go onto Investec conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Investec’s requirements it can be a very simple job for the solicitor. Other stuff will be going on in parallel (as you are at an early stage) so it may not delay matters.
My husband and I are in the throws of looking at flats and now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancer appointed at this stage? I I am planning to take a home loan with Investec
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on the the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Investec , make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Investec conveyancing panel.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage agreed with Investec. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Investec you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Investec conveyancing panel.