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FAQs for the State Bank of India UK Conveyancing Panel
I have been advised by my broker that I have to pay State Bank of India UK fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How good are the State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH as long as they're good and reasonably priced. Would you recommend a specific law firm on the State Bank of India UK panel?
State Bank of India UK’s conveyancing panel is pretty large so it would be advisable to check with the firms you are getting quotes from whether they are on it. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that State Bank of India UK will allow to act for them.
can you help? My lawyer is advising me that he is legally obliged to apply for a Local Authority search as the firm are on the State Bank of India UK solicitor panel. The searches cost a lot of money. Can this be avoided?
You have limited options available to you. Given that you are taking out a loan with State Bank of India UK your lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of State Bank of India UK’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated State Bank of India UK. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of solicitors? How do you know who is on the State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel?
The firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from State Bank of India UK directly.
I am purchasing a new build flat and getting a mortgage with State Bank of India UK. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the State Bank of India UK 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 State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel in your location.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the State Bank of India UK panel is any good?
seeking 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 handling your conveyancing
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in month 6 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, State Bank of India UK are being problematic. The solicitor who is on the State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but State Bank of India UK are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do State Bank of India UK have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that State Bank of India UK have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why State Bank of India UK 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.
After shopping around on the internet I have found a solicitor having made sure that they are on the State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
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Having read lots of house buying,I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my solicitor - who is on the State Bank of India UK conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
State Bank of India UK will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually State Bank of India UK will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey.
You may wish to consider appointing your own surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
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Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with State Bank of India UK you could contact your them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors.
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