Common questions asked concerning the Leek United BS Solicitor Panel from members of the public
I instructed a firm of solicitors to conduct the legal paperwork on my remortgage three weeks ago having applied for a mortgage with Leek United BS. The firm confirmed to me that they are on Leek United BS conveyancing panel and gave me their panel number. Leek United BS then ,via my broker advised that their panel number was dormant and would need to be reactivated. What do I do from here? Do I instruct a different law firm currently on the approved panel for Leek United BS?
The answer depends on whether you still have confidence in the said solicitors and how long it will take for the firm to be reinstated on the Leek United BS conveyancing panel You may wish to enlist the help of your broker to check with the Leek United BS as to how long they think it will take to get the firm to get back on the panel.
I am due to move into my new home next Monday. 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 Leek United BS. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on the Leek United BS 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 Leek United BS’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Leek United BS). Being on the Leek United BS conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
I am buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Manchester who is on the Leek United BS approved. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leek United BS . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I am buying a terraced house and getting a mortgage with Leek United BS. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Leek United BS 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 Leek United BS conveyancing panel in your location.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Leek United BS panel is any good?
obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Leek United BS. Solicitors have been instructed? How long does it take for Leek United BS to send the offer to our conveyancer
There is no definitive answer here. Have Leek United BS done the valuation? Have you advised Leek United BS as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Leek United BS conveyancing panel? sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in month 6 but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Leek United BS are being pedantic. The solicitor who is on the Leek United BS conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Leek United BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Leek United BS have a conveyancing panel of they don’t accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Leek United BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Leek United BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing correctly and safely installed. It merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
