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Common questions asked concerning the Manchester Building Society Solicitor Panel
Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer is not identified on the Manchester Building Society Solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of her conveyancing?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 3 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for Manchester Building Society.
My solicitor has discovered a difference when comparing the assumptions in Manchester Building Society’s home valuation report and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My solicitor has advised that as he is on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel he is duty bound to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content go ahead. Is my lawyer’s course or action right?
A precondition to being on the Manchester Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Manchester Building Society) 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 you.
I require the services of a Manchester Building Society panel solicitor in Inverness. Could you help me?
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. After all the cost is only one £1 a month
My lawyers in Birmingham have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with Manchester Building Society. Is it case that being on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?
It very much depends from lender to lender but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the Manchester Building Society Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Manchester Building Society directly.
is it true that all solicitor practices on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
I previously instructed online conveyancers based in London who are on the Manchester Building Society solicitor panel. They are now charging me a separate fee of £135 for the legal aspects of the Manchester Building Society mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Manchester Building Society?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your solicitors can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by Manchester Building Society but by your lawyers. Some firms on the Manchester Building Society will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
I have a mortgage with Manchester Building Society. My uncle has just retired and wants to pay off the mortgage left on the property. After Manchester Building Society is paid, I want to transfer the property to my mother's name; How long does the process take? Do we need two separate solicitors on the Manchester Building Society conveyancing panel? I do not intend to live at the property once the Manchester Building Society mortgage is discharged.
Although you do need to retain the services of a lawyer they dont
need to be on the Manchester Building Society panel.
You will need a solicitor to draw up the transfer and
to deal with the Land Registry formalities. The only thing you need to
consider is that by selling at an undervalue so ask your lawyer about
the implications. There could be an inheritance tax issue if you die
within 7 years of this. As the property is your main residence you need
not pay CGT but you should speak with your accountants in any event.