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Frequently asked questions relating to the Ipswich Building Society Solicitor Panel
My financial adviser has informed me that I have to pay Ipswich Building Society fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How efficient are the Ipswich Building Society conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH as long as they're good and not exorbitantly priced. Are there any Ipswich Building Society conveyancers you'd recommend?
Ipswich Building Society’s conveyancing panel is substantial so your best bet is just to check with the firms you are getting quotes from whether they are on it. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that Ipswich Building Society will allow to act for them.
can you help? My conveyancer is advising me that he has to conduct a Local Authority search as the firm are on the Ipswich Building Society solicitor panel. Is my lawyer correct?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with Ipswich Building Society your lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of Ipswich Building Society’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated Ipswich Building Society. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
I am planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in London who is on the Ipswich Building Society approved. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Ipswich Building Society . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I am thinking of refinancing my property does my lawyer have to be on the Ipswich Building Society Solicitor panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Ipswich Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Is there a list of Ipswich Building Society panel solicitors on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available online.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage agreed with Ipswich Building Society. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. 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 Ipswich Building Society you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Ipswich Building Society conveyancing panel.
Intending to buy a flat with a mortgage with Ipswich Building Society. I have received an online quote from a licensed conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Ipswich 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 Ipswich Building Society conveyancing panel