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Q and A’s regarding the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Conveyancing Panel
I am getting a mortgage offer from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. my intention is to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Conveyancing panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society’s conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I am due to move into my new home next Tuesday. 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 Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. What risks do Norwich and Peterborough Building Society expect the insurance to cover?
Any lawyer on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society 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 Norwich and Peterborough Building Society’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Norwich and Peterborough Building Society). Being on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Manchester on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved panel?
We do not recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
My uncle passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor was left the house. The house had a relatively small loan remaining of approximately £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Norwich and Peterborough Building Society , pay off the mortgage etc. Is this allowed?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Norwich and Peterborough Building Society will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel is any good?
Getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society as we wish to carry out a loft conversion to our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society do not ordinarily appoint firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society list
Can I register a complaint to Norwich and Peterborough Building Society about the lawyers being on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel?
There is little point in complaining directly to Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. All solicitors and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. You can get information from the solicitor’s or conveyancer’s website or ask at their office. They must tell you about it if you ask.
The Legal Ombudsman will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the solicitor. It can also advise you how to complain.
If a licensed conveyancer does not have a complaints procedure or will not tell you about it, contact the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), which will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the conveyancer. Please see below for more information.