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FAQs : The Principality Building Society Conveyancing Panel
I have just been informed by my lender that my lawyer is not on the Principality Building Society Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your lawyer directly. 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 Principality Building Society solicitor panel.
I am due to complete my purchase next Friday. My conveyancing lawyer has asked me to provide him with a copy of the building insurance for the house as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Principality Building Society. What risks do Principality Building Society expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on the Principality 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 Principality Building Society’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Principality Building Society). Being on the Principality Building Society conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
Do all the licensed conveyancers and solicitor practices listed on your directory have online case tracking as I understood that this was a condition of being on the Principality Building Society conveyancing panel?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders or BSA do not require online case tracking. Some law firms operate such technology and some don't.
My solicitors in Leeds have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with Principality Building Society. Is it case that being on the Principality Building Society conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
It very much depends from lender to lender 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 Principality Building Society Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Principality Building Society directly.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Principality Building Society. Solicitors have been instructed? How long does it take for Principality Building Society to send the offer to our conveyancer
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Principality Building Society done the valuation? Have you advised Principality Building Society as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Principality Building Society conveyancing panel? sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued
My brother and I have agreed a price on a apartment I spoke to a conveyancer previously used by my brother and he advised using a solicitor approved by Principality Building Society. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Principality Building Society if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Principality Building Society suggested that either practice can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Principality 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 Principality Building Society 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 Principality 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 Principality Building Society conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Principality 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.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage agreed with Principality Building Society. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event if you are getting a mortgage with Principality Building Society you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Principality Building Society conveyancing panel.