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My husband and I are purchasing a 3 bedroom flat in London with a mortgage from NRAM Ltd. We like our lawyer but NRAM Ltd says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the NRAM Ltd panel solicitors or keep our solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that NRAM Ltd use our lawyer?
Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for NRAM Ltd
Please assist. My lawyer is not to blame but, the conveyancing for my house purchase has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from NRAM Ltd was dated random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on 6 months + 3. My lawyer has advised that as she is on the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel she needs to reorder the searches as they are no longer acceptable to the lender.
A precondition to being on the NRAM Ltd approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on NRAM Ltd)which specifies that a local authority search be not more than 6 months old. You should nevertheless ask your lawyer to check whether something called ‘search validation’ indemnity insurance is acceptable to NRAM Ltd.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Hackney on the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for NRAM Ltd ?
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. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..
I am purchasing a garden flat and getting a mortgage with NRAM Ltd. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the NRAM Ltd 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 NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel in your location.
Do the majority of banks operate their own panel of solicitors?
Many lenders do operate a restricted conveyancing panel but a lot of lenders allow any solicitors to join their panel so long as they meet their criteria. Each lender sets their own criteria. For example the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel requirements are different to NRAM Ltd’s conveyancing panel requirements.
For 5 years I had a mortgage with NRAM Ltd. My godfather has just retired and wants to pay off the mortgage left on the property. After NRAM Ltd is paid, I want to transfer the property to my mother's name; How long will it roughly take? Do we need two separate solicitors on the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel? I do not intend to live at the property once the NRAM Ltd mortgage is discharged.
You
will need a solicitor but they need not be on the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel.
You will need a solicitor to draw up the transfer and
to deal with the Land Registry formalities. The only thing you need to
consider is that by selling at an undervalue so ask your lawyer about
the implications. There could be an inheritance tax issue if you die
within 7 years of this. There's no capital gains tax for you as it is
your main residence.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in month 6 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, NRAM Ltd are being a right pain. The solicitor who is on the NRAM Ltd conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but NRAM Ltd are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do NRAM Ltd have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that NRAM Ltd have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why NRAM Ltd may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing correctly and safely installed. It merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
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