My mortgage broker has requested my Swavesey law firm’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have contacted my local Swavesey branch but they have not responded to me.

Have you tried contacting your Swavesey about this?. They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

My partner and I are acquiring a newly built duplex in Swavesey and my conveyancer is telling me that she is duty bound to the bank to reveal incentives from the seller. I am on a tight deadline to exchange and I don't want to delay the conveyancing. is my lawyer playing by the book?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your . A precondition to being on a bank panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

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At this site receive a fixed fee quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Swavesey. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a commission if you instruct them for your home move in Swavesey

Swavesey Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before buying

Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? How is the lease structured? Its a good idea to find out as much as possible regarding the company managing the block as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Don't be shy to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their service. On a final note, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes.

How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Swavesey based conveyancer who is on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?

If you haven't yet instructed a conveyancer to do anything for you and at this stage simply received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Swavesey that you're considering.