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Frequently asked questions relating to the Ulster Bank Conveyancing Panel
Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor is not on the Ulster Bank Conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for Ulster Bank.
My grandson is about to exchange on a newly built flat with a home loan from Ulster Bank. His solicitor has said that there is a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. This document is news to me - what is it and who needs sight of it?
The form is intended to provide information to the main parties engaged in the purchase. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the surveyor when requested.
The Developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it.
The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the Ulster Bank 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 Ulster Bank 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 Ulster Bank solicitor panel.
The firm that I recently instructed on my house acquisition in Newcastle has suddenly closed. I chose them because I needed a solicitor on the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel and my previous lawyer was not. I paid them £200 on account. What are my options?
Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then inform them immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You should appoint new lawyers that are on the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new lawyers may be able to assist
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Ulster Bank as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Ulster Bank do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Ulster Bank list
The for formalities of my purchase has taken place with a loan from Ulster Bank. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about Ulster Bank. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Ulster Bank branches or the Customer Services Department at Ulster Bank head office. We understand that complaints to Ulster Bank are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
My husband and I are buying a penthouse in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon are about to begiven the go-ahead. My brokersuggested that we make sure that the conveyancing practitioner in Hendon is on the Ulster Bank panel. Aren't all lawyers on the Ulster Bank panel?
Far from all Hendon conveyancing practices are on the Ulster Bank conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to find a Hendon conveyancing firm on the on the Ulster Bank approved list of lawyers.
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