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Q and A’s regarding the Mansfield Building Society Conveyancing Panel
I was advised recently by my broker that my the law firm I have appointed is not on the Mansfield Building Society Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The first thing you need to do is to contact your lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a firm that is on the conveyancing panel for Mansfield Building Society.
Please assist. My lawyer is not to blame but, the conveyancing for my house purchase has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from Mansfield Building Society was date stamped random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on 6 months + 3. My solicitor says that as she is on the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing panel she needs to reorder the searches as they are now out of date.
One of the many conditions to being on the Mansfield Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Mansfield Building Society)which specifies that a local authority search be not more than half a year old. You should nevertheless ask your lawyer to check whether something called ‘search validation’ indemnity insurance is acceptable to Mansfield Building Society.
I note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for my conveyancing?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
I am considering applying for a Mansfield Building Society mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Mansfield Building Society?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Mansfield 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.
We have agreed to purchase a house.One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Mansfield Building Society be concerned
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Mansfield Building Society your lawyer must to check the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Mansfield Building Society . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Mansfield Building Society where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. The CML are developing guidance for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
We expect to receive a DIP from Mansfield Building Society this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc).Do the Mansfield Building Society recommend a solicitor on the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently
You will need to appoint solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Mansfield Building Society through the process.
My husband and I are spending time viewing apartments and now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a mortgage with Mansfield Building Society
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 EA. As you are getting a mortgage with Mansfield Building Society , make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Mansfield Building Society conveyancing panel.