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Common questions asked concerning the Marsden Building Society Solicitor Panel
I am hoping to receive a mortgage offer from Marsden Building Society. my intention is to use a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the Marsden Building Society Solicitor panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC
Marsden Building Society’s approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
Our conveyancer has identified a defect with the lease for the property we are buying. The other side have offered title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor says that as he is on the Marsden Building Society conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is Marsden Building Society?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from Marsden Building Society 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 Marsden Building Society are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to by the Marsden Building Society conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and Marsden Building Society
I require the services of a Marsden Building Society panel solicitor in Stirling. Can you assist?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Marsden 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 Marsden Building Society to find out which solicitors in Marsden 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 considering applying for a Marsden Building Society mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Marsden Building Society?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Marsden Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Is the case that all CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors on the Marsden Building Society conveyancing panel?
Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Do conveyancing lawyers on the Marsden Building Society conveyancing panel work on a no sale no fee basis?
In the main there are no requirements by lenders for their firms to operate on a no-sale-no-fee basis. There a small number of lenders who operate a very restricted conveyancing panel managed by a third party company (often termed in the industry as a ‘gatekeeper’). That third party may impose certain conditions such as non-sale-no fee on the panel firms. If you require this as a condition of your conveyancing then you should check with the conveyancing firm that this is part of their service
I can not work out if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension . I have telephoned Marsden Building Society on various occasions and told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Marsden Building Society conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply dont know who is right
Your lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for Marsden Building Society. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Marsden Building Society will go ahead your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask Marsden Building Society to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.