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Ready to buy a new home? Failing to check that a lawyer is on the Leek BS list of approved solicitors can put your transaction at risk of delay or failure.
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Frequently asked questions relating to the Leek BS Solicitor Panel
I instructed a firm of solicitors to work on my remortgage six weeks ago having applied for a mortgage with Leek BS. The firm confirmed to me that they are on Leek BS conveyancing panel and gave me their panel number. Leek BS then ,via my broker advised that their panel number was dormant and would need to be reactivated. What do I do from here? Do I instruct a different law firm listed on the approved panel for Leek BS?
The answer depends on whether you still have confidence in the said solicitors and how long it will take for the firm to be reinstated on the Leek BS conveyancing panel You may wish to enlist the help of your broker to check with the Leek BS as to the time frame to get your lawyer reinstated on the panel once again.
Our conveyancer has discovered a defect with the lease for the apartment we are buying. The other side have put forward defective title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor has advised that as he is on the Leek BS conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or Leek BS?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from Leek BS 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 Leek BS are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to by the Leek BS conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and Leek BS
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Newcastle on the Leek BS conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the Leek BS approved panel?
We do not recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
My house is up for sale and I have a buyer. Does my solicitor have to be on the Leek BS conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Leek BS conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. it might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their requirements fairly frequently at the moment.
My fiance and I are in the throws of looking at apartments and am about to put in an offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I intend to finance via a home loan with Leek BS
You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use 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 Leek BS , ask your prospective lawyers check they are on the Leek BS conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
I have paid off my mortgage with Leek BS. I assume I don't need a solicitor on the Leek BS panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?
If you have finished paying off your Leek BS mortgage they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Leek BS mortgage from the register. Leek BS,and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
but are not moving to another property
where the Leek BS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
the Leek BS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Leek BS mortgage has been paid off.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage offer with Leek BS. 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 Leek BS you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leek BS conveyancing panel.