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Examples of recent questions relating to the RBS (One Account) Conveyancing Panel
On what basis would a firm of solicitors be removed from the RBS (One Account) approved conveyancing panel?
A survey recently commissioned by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority found that three quarters of solicitor practices had been excluded from a lender panel. The top reasons in order are :
- lack of transactions
- the lawyer is a sole practitioner
- as part of the HSBC panel reduction
- regulatory contact by SRA
- accidental removal. We are not aware of the specific or common criteria for removal by RBS (One Account)
My god-son is buying a house that has just been built with a home loan from RBS (One Account). His conveyancer has said that there is a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. What is this document - I have never come across this before?
The document is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the purchase. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when requested.
The Developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it.
The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of solicitors? How do you know who is on the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel?
The firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from RBS (One Account) directly.
I am thinking of remortgaging my apartment does my lawyer have to be on the RBS (One Account) Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel, but RBS (One Account) would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
Hi, thinking about buying a house off my mate. Once we agree a price, what’s the best way to move forward? I hope to get a mortgage with RBS (One Account). Is there anyway to cut out the solicitors to save us both money? My dad reckons back in the day he did a lot of it himself, just went into the land registry office and providing them with the info they needed himself
If you are getting a mortgage with RBS (One Account) involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel. We would not encourage you to both use the same solicitors' firm. There are clear conflict of interest issues and it's not going to make a huge difference to the speed of the overall process. So as not to hold things us you should pass on your solicitors details to RBS (One Account). Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel.
We have had an offer accepted on a flat I spoke to a lawyer previously used by my dad and he advised instructing a law firm approved by RBS (One Account). The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked RBS (One Account) if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. RBS (One Account) 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 RBS (One Account) 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Ask RBS (One Account) for conveyancing panel firms in your area. Lenders have them all over the country. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the RBS (One Account) 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 RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet RBS (One Account)’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.
Can I register a complaint to RBS (One Account) about the lawyers being on the RBS (One Account) conveyancing panel?
Complaining to RBS (One Account) about their conveyancing panel is unlikely to yield much of a response. All solicitors and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. Usually one can find this 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.
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