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Q and A’s regarding the Suffolk Building Society Conveyancing Panel
I need to swap lawyers as my lawyer is not on the Suffolk Building Society panel of conveyancing solicitors. How easy is it to change conveyancer?
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.
I am buying a new build apartment and my solicitor is informing me that she is duty bound to disclose incentives from the developer as her practice is on the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel. I am on a tight deadline to sign contracts and my preference is not to prolong matters. Can I insist on an exchange regardless of what my lawyer says about being on the Suffolk Building Society panel?
You should not exchange unless you have advised to do so by your lawyer. A precondition to being on the Suffolk Building Society approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Suffolk Building Society). The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
I require the services of a Suffolk Building Society panel solicitor in Inverness. Can you assist?
It is not clear why you need a Suffolk Building Society panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Suffolk Building Society to find out which solicitors in Suffolk Building Society are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month
What happens if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Suffolk Building Society Solicitor panel prior to the completion date?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have ti instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by the regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.
Do most lenders 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 Suffolk Building Society conveyancing panel requirements are different to Suffolk Building Society’s conveyancing panel criteria.
I am buying a property where the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Suffolk Building Society be concerned
As your lender is Suffolk Building Society your lawyer must to check the Suffolk Building Society conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for Suffolk Building Society . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Suffolk Building Society where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. Requirements for Scotland are due in the near future.
The for formalities of my remortgage has taken place with a loan from Suffolk Building Society. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about Suffolk Building Society. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the Suffolk Building Society branches or the Customer Care Team at Suffolk Building Society head office. Ordinarily complaints to Suffolk Building Society are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.