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Frequently asked questions relating to the Nationwide BS Solicitor Panel
A lawyer my husband and I had intended to instruct on a remortgage said she will levy higher legal fees if my lender is because of their unusual legal requirements. Will I regret using Nationwide Building Society? Any comments will be appreciated
Nationwide Building Society conveyancing requirements for their panel are no better or no more complicated than most lenders.
It is the case now the CML Handbook, the "bible" used by solicitors to establish lender requirements, is different for each lender.
It is not clear if your lawyer is on the Nationwide BS conveyancing panel. If they are not, this does add further risk of delay as Nationwide Building Society will appoint their own solicitors to look after their interest.
I do hope you can help me. My lawyer is advising me that he is legally obliged to conduct a Local Authority search stemming from the fact that the firm are on the Nationwide BS approved lawyer panel. Is this really necessary?
You have limited options available to you. Given that you are taking out a loan with Nationwide Building Society 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 Nationwide BS’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated Nationwide Building Society. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
I require the services of a Nationwide BS panel solicitor in Stirling. Could you help me?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Nationwide 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 Nationwide BS to find out which solicitors in Nationwide 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 thinking of refinancing my house does my lawyer have to be on the Nationwide BS Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on Nationwide BS conveyancing panel, but Nationwide Building Society would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
I previously instructed online solicitors based in Bristol who are on the Nationwide BS solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a separate fee of £135 for the legal aspects of the Nationwide Building Society mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Nationwide BS?
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 Nationwide Building Society but by your lawyers. Some firms on the Nationwide BS will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee but plenty of firms include it on their overall fee.
We were going to get a DIP from Nationwide 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 Nationwide BS recommend a solicitor on the Nationwide 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 Nationwide BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Nationwide Building Society through the process.
My brother and I are remortgaging a 1st floor apartment in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon will soon beinstructed. My brother-in-lawsuggested that we enquire that the conveyancer in Hendon is on the Nationwide BS panel. Aren't all lawyers on the Nationwide Building Society panel?
Far from all Hendon conveyancing solicitors are on the Nationwide BS conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to find a Hendon conveyancing practitioner on the on the Nationwide Building Society panel.
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