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Accord Buy to Let Solicitor Panel Recently Asked Questions
Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer is not isted on the Accord Buy to Let Conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her conveyancing?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. 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 Accord Buy to Let.
I am due to complete my purchase next Thursday. My conveyancing lawyer has asked me to provide him with a copy of the building insurance for the house as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Accord Buy to Let. What risks do Accord Buy to Let expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Accord Buy to Let’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Accord Buy to Let). Being on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
Are there any apps to help search for a local solicitor on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 10 miles to meet the solicitor.
You can use 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 Accord Buy to Let solicitor panel.
My grandmother passed away six months ago and as sole heir and executor was left the house. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £5k. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Accord Buy to Let , pay off the mortgage etc. Is this allowed?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Accord Buy to Let will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Accord Buy to Let mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
Hi, thinking about buying a house off my mate. Assuming we can agree a figure, what’s the best way to move forward? I hope to get a mortgage with Accord Buy to Let. Is it possible to avoid using solicitors to save us both money? 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 Accord Buy to Let involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Accord Buy to Let 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 Accord Buy to Let. Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel.
Is it common for Accord Buy to Let to withdraw a mortgage offer and what would be the reasoning?
Lenders such as Accord Buy to Let can revoke their mortgage offer although this is unusual. If Accord Buy to Let withdraw their offer they may or may not inform you or the lawyer as to their reasoning. There are many potential reasons but here are 5 examples:
- Where information comes to Accord Buy to Let ‘s attention regarding the customers or the security that they were not aware of prior to offer that affects their original decision to lend
- Situations where information provided by the borrower that enabled the lender to make a lending decision is fraudulent, incorrect or misleading.
- Following advice from the valuer on their lender panel or If the lender has doubts about the effectiveness of the valuation as a result of subsequent events or information received post valuation but pre completion
- Where the lender has to take account a recent change in taxation
- If the lender reasonably believe that the applicant, borrower, mortgagor or guarantor is insolvent or is about to become insolvent or has or will have a petition presented or if any one or all enter into any arrangement with their creditors generally or if any one or all should suffer a material change in their financial circumstances
I'm at the point of viewing flats and am about to put in an offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a mortgage with Accord Buy to Let
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on the the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Accord Buy to Let , make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Accord Buy to Let conveyancing panel.
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