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Common questions asked concerning the Manchester Building Society Conveyancing Panel
My IFA has asked me for my lawyer’ panel reference for the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have e-mailed my local Manchester Building Society office but they have not got back to me yet.
Have you tried speaking to your lawyer about this?. They should have a central record lender panel numbers including the Manchester Building Society panel reference.
We are due to exchange on the purchase a house but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k approx by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my mortgage company Manchester Building Society will not agree to this. Why was Manchester Building Society even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Manchester Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Manchester Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Manchester Building Society.
I require the services of a Manchester Building Society panel solicitor in Inverness. Can you assist?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Manchester Building Society panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Manchester Building Society to find out which solicitors in Manchester Building Society are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site
I am trying to get my ex-wife removed the mortgage deeds. Can Manchester Building Society really insist on which solicitor I can or can not use?
You can use any solicitor you like but Manchester Building Society then has the right to appoint a different solicitor to act for them at your expense. It might be more cost effective and quicker to instruct a lawyer who is on the Manchester Building Society solicitors panel
Do most lenders operate their own panel of solicitors?
Many lenders do operate a restricted conveyancing panel but a lot of lenders allow any solicitors to join their panel so long as they meet their criteria. Each lender sets their own criteria. For example the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel requirements are different to Manchester Building Society’s conveyancing panel criteria.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage offer with Manchester Building Society. 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 Manchester Building Society you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel.
Manchester Building Society have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on house has been accepted, now what?
The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure these solicitors are on the lenders panel). Call up Manchester Building Society or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. Manchester Building Society will tell you what documents they want. Manchester Building Society will instruct a valuer. The valuer will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about week to get a mortgage offer. Manchester Building Society will issue the offer to you and your lawyer. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing.