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Teachers Building Society Conveyancing Panel : Questions and Answers
I instructed a firm of solicitors to work on my house purchase 4 weeks ago having applied for a mortgage with Teachers Building Society. The law firm reassured me that they are on Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel and gave me their panel number. Teachers Building Society then told me that their panel number was dormant and would need to be reactivated. What happens next? Should I appoint a new solicitor listed on the conveyancing panel for Teachers Building Society?
You may be very frustrated with the lawyer but if it only go take a few more days they it may be worth waiting as, depending on how far progressed you are you may end up delaying the transaction by a number of weeks if you need to replace your solicitor You may wish to enlist the help of your broker to check with the Teachers Building Society as to the time frame to get your lawyer reinstated on the panel once again.
We are nearing an exchange and my parents having sent the 10% deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not come from me my lawyer needs to make a notification to my lender Teachers Building Society. Apparently, being on the Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel and acting on their behalf he must inform Teachers Building Society if the balance of the mortgage advance is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the bank about my parent’s contribution when I applied for the mortgage so is it really necessary for him to raise this?
Your lawyer is obliged to check with Teachers Building Society to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to Teachers Building Society if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I am Googling for conveyancing quotes online. Can I be assured that all the law firms that are listed on your site are on the Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel?
The solicitor and licensed conveyancing practices listed on our site have advised us that they are on the Teachers Building Society panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the Teachers Building Society 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 Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel is incorrect.
I am buying a right to buy flat and getting a mortgage with Teachers Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Teachers Building Society 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 Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
We expect to receive a DIP from Teachers Building Society this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc).Do the Teachers Building Society recommend a solicitor on the Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently
You will need to appoint solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Teachers Building Society through the process.
My brother and I have had an offer accepted on a house I spoke to a conveyancer previously used by my mum and he advised using a property lawyers approved by Teachers Building Society. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked Teachers Building Society if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. Teachers Building Society suggested that either firm can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of Teachers 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 Teachers Building Society 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 Teachers 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 Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet Teachers 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.
It is not clear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension . I have telephoned Teachers Building Society on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Teachers Building Society conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for Teachers Building Society. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Teachers Building Society will go ahead your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask Teachers Building Society to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.