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Bath Building Society does not operate a Conveyancing Panel, but does allow certain lawyers to conduct dual representation subject to meeting their criteria.
For the purposes of clarification, references on this page to "conveyancing panel" mean the ability of your lawyer represent both you and Bath Building Society in their capacity as lender.
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I was advised recently by my financial adviser that my the law firm I have appointed is not on the Bath Building Society Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your conveyancer. You lawyer should advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a firm that is on the conveyancing panel for Bath 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 Bath Building Society will not agree to this. Why was Bath Building Society even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Bath Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Bath Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Bath Building Society.
I am looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in who is on the Bath Building Society conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bath Building Society . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
We're in Wales, FTBs purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Bath Building Society , but our solicitor is on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Bath 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 Bath Building Society as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Bath Building Society do not ordinarily appoint firms on their conveyancing panel 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 Bath Building Society list
I was thinking of purchasing my friend’s property. Once we agree a price, what’s the best way to proceed? I plan to obtain a mortgage with Bath Building Society. 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 Bath Building Society involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bath Building Society 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 Bath Building Society. Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the Bath Building Society conveyancing panel.
Completion of my purchase has taken place with a loan from Bath Building Society. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Bath Building Society. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the Bath Building Society branches or the Customer Care Team at Bath Building Society head office. Ordinarily complaints to Bath 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 at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.