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Examples of recent questions relating to the Melton Mowbray Building Society Conveyancing Panel
On what basis could a law firm be excluded from the Melton Mowbray Building Society solicitor panel?
A survey recently commissioned by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority found that three quarters of solicitor practices had been removed from a lender panel. The most common reasons in order are :
- lack of transactions
- the lawyer is a sole practitioner
- as part of the HSBC panel reduction
- regulatory contact by SRA
- accidental removal. We are not aware of the specific or common criteria for removal by Melton Mowbray Building Society
We are due to exchange on the purchase a house but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k approx by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but my mortgage company Melton Mowbray Building Society will not agree to this. Why was Melton Mowbray Building Society even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Melton Mowbray Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Melton Mowbray Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Melton Mowbray Building Society.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Leeds on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for Melton Mowbray Building Society ?
We do not recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..
We're in London, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Melton Mowbray Building Society , but our lawyer is on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a time-frame for your conveyancing due to third parties outside of our control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain
We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from Melton Mowbray Building Society as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Melton Mowbray Building Society do not ordinarily appoint 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 Melton Mowbray Building Society list
The mortgage over my property is with Melton Mowbray Building Society. Conveyancing has been completed 12 months ago. If I am intending to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Melton Mowbray Building Society?
Your original mortgage agreement with Melton Mowbray Building Society will provide that you need their approval prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Melton Mowbray Building Society’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Melton Mowbray Building Society will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Melton Mowbray Building Society directly. You need not do this via a Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel lawyer.
The for formalities of my purchase has taken place with a mortgage from Melton Mowbray Building Society. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Melton Mowbray Building Society. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Melton Mowbray Building Society branches or the Customer Services Department at Melton Mowbray Building Society head office. We understand that complaints to Melton Mowbray Building Society are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.