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FAQs : The Nationwide Building Society Solicitor Panel
It has come to my attention via my lender that my property lawyer is not on the Nationwide BS Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be certain that this is indeed the case?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the the approved Nationwide BS solicitor panel.
My solicitor has spotted a difference between the assumptions in Nationwide Building Society’s home valuation report and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My solicitor says that as he is on the Nationwide BS conveyancing panel he needs to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s course or action right?
A precondition to being on the Nationwide Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Nationwide BS) which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
I need to find a Nationwide Building Society panel solicitor in Belfast. Could you help me?
It is not clear why you need a Nationwide BS panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Nationwide Building Society to find out which solicitors in Nationwide BS are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month
My conveyancers in Birmingham have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with Nationwide Building Society. Is it case that being on the Nationwide BS conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the Nationwide Building Society Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Nationwide BS directly.
Can you point me to a directory of Nationwide Building Society panel solicitors on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available online.
My brother and I have agreed a price on a house I spoke to a conveyancer previously used by my mum and he advised retaining a law firm approved by Nationwide BS. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Nationwide Building Society if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Nationwide BS pointed out that either practice can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Nationwide Building Society 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Ask Nationwide BS for conveyancing panel firms in your area. 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 Nationwide Building Society 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 Nationwide BS conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Nationwide Building Society’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.
Nationwide BS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on house has been accepted, now what?
The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure these solicitors are on the lenders panel). Call up Nationwide Building Society or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. Nationwide BS will tell you what documents they want. Nationwide Building Society will instruct a valuer. The valuer will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about week to get a mortgage offer. Nationwide BS will issue the offer to you and your lawyer. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing.