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Frequently asked questions relating to the Dudley Building Society Solicitor Panel
My mortgage broker has says he needs my solicitor’s panel reference for the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have contacted my local Dudley Building Society branch but they cant find it on their system.
Have you tried speaking to your lawyer about this?. A law firm is likely to keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable their conveyancing panel details for Dudley 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 Dudley Building Society will not agree to this. Why was Dudley Building Society even consulted?
Your lawyer being on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Dudley Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyers to disclose the reduction to Dudley Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you and Dudley Building Society.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Middlesbrough on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the Dudley Building Society approved panel?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another 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. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
My aunt passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor was left the property. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £4500. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Dudley Building Society , pay off the mortgage etc. Is this allowed?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Dudley Building Society will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Dudley Building Society mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
Hi, thinking about buying a house off my mate. Once we agree a price, what’s the best way to proceed? I hope to get a mortgage with Dudley Building Society. Is there anyway to cut out the solicitors to save us both money? My dad reckons back in the day he did a lot of it himself, just went into the land registry office and providing them with the info they needed himself
If you are getting a mortgage with Dudley Building Society involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Dudley 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 Dudley Building Society. Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel.
I have not been happy with the level or service received from my lawyer. Is there a Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel complaints department or do I complain directly to the law firm?
Complaining to Dudley Building Society about their conveyancing panel is unlikely to yield much of a response. Every solicitor firm and conveyancer must have a complaints procedure. You can get information from the solicitor’s or conveyancer’s website or ask at their office. They must tell you about it if you ask.
The Legal Ombudsman will make sure that your complaint is addressed by the solicitor. It can also advise you how to complain.
If a licensed conveyancer does not have a complaints procedure or will not tell you about it, contact the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), which will make sure that your complaint is properly dealt with by the conveyancer. Please see below for more information.
My husband and I are purchasing a penthouse in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon will soon begiven the go-ahead. My colleagueadvised that we check that the solicitor in Hendon is on the Dudley Building Society list of approved conveyancing firms. Is this really necessary?
Far from all Hendon conveyancing practices are on the Dudley Building Society conveyancing panel. 5 people a month use our search tool to locate a Hendon conveyancing practitioner on the on the Dudley Building Society approved list of lawyers.