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Progressive BS Solicitor Panel Recently Asked Questions
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find one who is on the Progressive BS conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer you're considering.
We are due to exchange on the purchase a house but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k approx by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my mortgage company Progressive BS will not agree to this. Why was Progressive BS even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Progressive BS conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Progressive BS of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Progressive BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Progressive BS.
I am searching for online conveyancing estimates. Can I be assured that all the law firms that are listed on your website are on the Progressive BS conveyancing panel?
The law firms listed on our site have assured us via an online form that they are on the Progressive BS panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the Progressive BS panel. To date we have not been informed by either a bank or a member of the public that the data about a specific firm being on the Progressive BS conveyancing panel is not accurate.
My lawyers in Leeds have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with Progressive BS. Is it case that being on the Progressive BS 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 Progressive BS Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting Progressive BS directly.
We have had an offer accepted on a flat I spoke to a conveyancer recommended by my mum and he advised instructing a law firm approved by Progressive BS. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Progressive BS if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Progressive BS pointed out that either firm can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Progressive BS 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Enquire of Progressive BS to suggest a law firm in your location. 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 Progressive BS 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 Progressive BS conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Progressive BS’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 currently have a mortgage with with Progressive BS. Conveyancing was finalised some time ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Progressive BS?
Your original mortgage agreement with Progressive BS will provide that you need their approval prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Progressive BS’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Progressive BS will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Progressive BS directly. You need not do this via a Progressive BS conveyancing panel solicitor.
Me and my partner are buying a house in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon are about to begiven the go-ahead. My brother-in-lawsuggested that we make sure that the conveyancer in Hendon is on the Progressive BS list of approved conveyancing firms. Aren't all lawyers on the Progressive BS panel?
Far from all Hendon conveyancing practices are on the Progressive BS conveyancing panel. Click here to locate a Hendon conveyancing practitioner on the on the Progressive BS solicitors pane.