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Frequently asked questions relating to the West Bromwich Building Society Solicitor Panel
Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer is not identified on the West Bromwich Building Society Solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
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 top 3 reasons are as follows: (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 West Bromwich Building Society.
I do hope you can help me. My solicitor is advising me that he is legally obliged to conduct a Local Authority search as the firm are on the West Bromwich Building Society solicitor panel. Is my lawyer correct?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. As you are taking a mortgage with West Bromwich Building Society 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 West Bromwich Building Society’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements last updated West Bromwich Building Society. even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out a local authority search.
How do I search for a local solicitor on the West Bromwich Building Society 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 West Bromwich Building Society solicitor panel.
I am purchasing a new build flat and getting a mortgage with West Bromwich Building Society. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to made in you doing to conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on the West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel in your location.
Is it the case that all conveyancing lawyers on the West Bromwich Building Society conveyancing panel work on a no sale no fee basis?
In the main there are no requirements by lenders for their firms to operate on a no-sale-no-fee basis. There a small number of lenders who operate a very restricted conveyancing panel managed by a third party company (often termed in the industry as a ‘gatekeeper’). That third party may impose certain conditions such as non-sale-no fee on the panel firms. If you require this as a condition of your conveyancing then you should check with the conveyancing firm that this is part of their package
I previously instructed online conveyancers located in Birmingham who are on the West Bromwich Building Society solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a separate fee of £195 for dealing with the West Bromwich Building Society mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by West Bromwich Building Society?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your solicitors can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by West Bromwich Building Society but by your lawyers. Some firms on the West Bromwich Building Society will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from West Bromwich Building Society. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about West Bromwich Building Society. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the West Bromwich Building Society branches or the Customer Care Team at West Bromwich Building Society head office. Ordinarily complaints to West Bromwich Building Society are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.