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I am getting a mortgage with TSB. my intention is to use a Licensed Conveyancer. Does the TSB Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC
TSB’s conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
My lawyer has spotted a discrepancy when comparing the assumptions in TSB’s home valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My solicitor informs me that as he is on the TSB conveyancing panel he needs to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content go ahead. Is my solicitor’s course or action legitimate?
A precondition to being on the TSB approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on TSB) which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the TSB conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the TSB approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the TSB conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the TSB solicitor panel.
I was due to move into my first house last Thursday. My lawyer’s firm is on the TSB conveyancing panel but has moved offices 8 weeks ago and had not advised TSB of their new address. TSB has locked down the release of mortgage funds until such time as their systems are up to date with the correct details.
This is as unusual as it is unlucky. The majority of lender Terms of Conveyancing Panel Appointment specifically oblige the solicitor to inform the lender of an address change. Your solicitor needs to treat this with the utmost urgency. Do speak with or register your concern with the senior partner (assuming he or she is not your direct lawyer). Most lenders would be reasonable in this situation and expedite the resolution of this issue. It may be prudent to enlist the help of your local TSB branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can help.
Do the majority of 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 TSB conveyancing panel requirements are different to TSB’s conveyancing panel requirements.
I was thinking of purchasing my friend’s property. Once we agree a price, what’s the best way to move forward? I plan to obtain a mortgage with TSB. Is it possible to avoid using solicitors to save on the costs? My father said that years ago it was possible to take the documents into the local Land Registry office and they did the rest
If you are getting a mortgage with TSB involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the TSB 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 TSB. Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel.
I can not work out if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date . I have called TSB on various occasions and told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the TSB conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply dont know who is right
As long as the conveyancer is on the TSB panel she or he must comply with the CML Handbook requirements for TSB. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that TSB 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 TSB to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.