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Q and A’s regarding the Mortgage Express (No 2) Solicitor Panel
My financial adviser has informed me that I have to pay Mortgage Express (No 2) fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How good are the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel solicitors? I dont care which law firm I use provided that they are good and reasonably priced. Would you recommend a specific law firm on the Mortgage Express (No 2) panel?
Mortgage Express (No 2)’s conveyancing panel is pretty large so your best bet is just to check with the firms you are getting quotes from that they are on the panel. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that Mortgage Express (No 2) will allow to act for them.
Expecting to complete my purchase next Monday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for Mortgage Express (No 2). What risks do Mortgage Express (No 2) expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Mortgage Express (No 2)’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Mortgage Express (No 2)). Being on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
I have been Googling for conveyancing quotes online. Can I be sure that all the firms that are listed on your site are on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel?
The law firms on our directory have assured us via an online form that they are on the Mortgage Express (No 2) panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the Mortgage Express (No 2) panel. To date we have not been informed by either a mortgage company or a member of the public that the data about a specific firm being on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel is incorrect.
I am selling my house. Does my solicitor have to be on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel in order to deal with redeeming my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Mortgage Express (No 2) 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.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Mortgage Express (No 2). Solicitors have been instructed? How long does it take for Mortgage Express (No 2) to send the offer to our conveyancer
There is no definitive answer here. Have Mortgage Express (No 2) completed the valuation? Have you advised Mortgage Express (No 2) as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel? sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Mortgage Express (No 2). Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 Mortgage Express (No 2) you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel.
It is not clear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension . I have called Mortgage Express (No 2) on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Mortgage Express (No 2) conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for Mortgage Express (No 2). Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Mortgage Express (No 2) 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 Mortgage Express (No 2) to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.