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FAQs : The TSB Conveyancing Panel
A solicitor I wanted to use for conveyancing on a remortgage said he will levy higher legal fees if my mortgage is with TSB because of their unusual legal requirements. Am I likely to be frustrated using TSB? Is TSB conveyancing so much more difficult?
TSB conveyancing requirements for their panel are no better or no more complicated than most lenders.
It is the case now the CML Handbook, the "bible" used by solicitors to establish lender requirements, is different for each lender.
It is not clear if your lawyer is on the TSB conveyancing panel. If they are not, this does add further risk of delay as TSB will appoint their own solicitors to look after their interest.
I do hope you can help me. My conveyancer is advising me that she is duty-bound to apply for a Local Authority search as the firm are on the TSB solicitor panel. Do I not have a choice here?
You have limited options available to you. As you are taking a mortgage with TSB 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 TSB’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated TSB. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
What tools are available to search for a local solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 20 miles to meet the solicitor.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest you. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the TSB solicitor panel.
My conveyancers in Liverpool have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with TSB. Is it case that being on the TSB conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the TSB Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting TSB directly.
I am buying a property where the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender TSB be concerned
Given that your lender is TSB your lawyer must to check the TSB conveyancing instructions contained in the Part of CML Handbook for TSB . The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to TSB where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales. The CML are developing guidance for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
My brother and I have had an offer accepted on a apartment I spoke to a solicitor recommended by my mum and he advised retaining a solicitor approved by TSB. The estate agent recommended two local firms so I asked TSB if the 2 suggested solicitors are approved, which they are not. TSB suggested that either practice can fill out the appropriate forms to become approved. Do I (1) save myself the aggravation and use one of TSB 's conveyancing panel solicitors (2) Use the local solicitor and accept there may be delays etc as they go through the approval process.
Ask TSB to suggest a law firm in your location. Most banks have lawyers on their panel throughout the UK. You can also use our search tool at the top of this page to search for a lawyer on the TSB 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 TSB conveyancing panel as it may only take about 2-3 weeks. As long as they meet TSB’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.
My brother and I are remortgaging a flat in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon are about to begiven the go-ahead. My colleagueadvised that we make sure that the conveyancer in Hendon is on the TSB solicitors panel. Is this really necessary?
Far from all Hendon conveyancing practices are on the TSB conveyancing panel. Click here to find a Hendon conveyancing practitioner on the on the TSB panel.
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