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National Westminster Bank Conveyancing Panel : Questions and Answers
Much to my surprise I have been told by my financial adviser that my solicitor is not on the National Westminster Bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
You need to contact your conveyancer. You lawyer should advise you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for National Westminster Bank.
Please help. My solicitor is assuring me that she is duty-bound to apply for a Local Authority search because the firm are on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel. Is this really necessary?
You have limited options available to you. As you are taking a mortgage with National Westminster Bank your lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of National Westminster Bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated National Westminster Bank. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
I have been looking for competitive conveyancing fees. Can I be confident that all the law firms that are listed on your site are on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel?
The law firms on our directory have advised us that they are on the National Westminster Bank panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the National Westminster Bank panel. To date we have not been informed by either a lender or a member of the public that the data about a specific firm being on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel is incorrect.
I am purchasing a right to buy flat and getting a mortgage with National Westminster Bank. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to made in you doing to conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel in your location.
I previously instructed online conveyancers located in London who are on the National Westminster Bank solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a separate fee of £175 for dealing with the National Westminster Bank mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by National Westminster Bank?
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 National Westminster Bank but by your lawyers. Some firms on the National Westminster Bank will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
I have agreed a price on a house I spoke to a conveyancer recommended by my uncle and he recommended retaining a law firm approved by National Westminster Bank. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked National Westminster Bank if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. National Westminster Bank pointed out that either firm can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of National Westminster Bank 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Enquire of National Westminster Bank to suggest a law firm in your location. Most banks have lawyers on their panel throughout the UK. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel based on location. If you particularly like the sound of one of the local lawyers that you have spoken to ask them if they would go onto National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet National Westminster Bank’s requirements it can be a very simple job for the solicitor. Other stuff will be going on in parallel (as you are at an early stage) so it may not delay matters.
I can not work out if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension . I have called National Westminster Bank on numerous occasions and told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the National Westminster Bank 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
As long as the conveyancer is on the National Westminster Bank panel she or he must comply with the CML Handbook requirements for National Westminster Bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that National Westminster Bank 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 National Westminster Bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.