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20th
May
NatWest, RBS & UBNI Brands – Changes to CHAPs fees
For and on behalf of NatWest, RBS & UBNI brands. The way we charge a CHAPs fee is changing Mortgage applications submitted from 20th May 2024: NatWest Group is changing the way a CHAPs fee is collected from our customers (NW, RBS & UBNI brands). New mortgage applications submitted following the change date that attract this fee will follow […]
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19th
November
Leeds eCOT Requirements and Notice Period
Posted on behalf of Leeds Building Society Outstanding Requirements before Completion Before you submit the eCOT, you must ensure that you have satisfied all the offer conditions and provided any supporting documentation, if this has been requested. If the offer conditions are not satisfied and documentation has not been… Read More
15th
November
Drawdown Notice from National Counties Building Society and Family Building Society December 2024
National Counties Building Society and Family Building Society’s last day for funds release before Christmas will be Friday 20th December 2024. Normal service will recommence from Thursday 2nd January 2025. Read More
8th
November
NatWest – Important update to the UK Finance Handbook – Effective 6th November 2024
Posted on behalf of NatWest We are writing to inform you of updates to the UK Finance Handbook effective from 6th November 2024. The following changes relate to ground rent provisions and should be noted when handling relevant cases: Part 1: We have no objection to a lease which… Read More
25th
October
Gen H Christmas and New Year Completion and COT Dates
For and on behalf of Gen H Please note the following: The last day for completions for 2024 is Friday 20th December 2024. The first day for completions in 2025 is Monday 6th January 2025. For all completions to take place on 20th December 2024 the last date for… Read More
16th
October
West Bromwich Building Society – Notice for COTs
West Bromwich Building Society would like to remind all conveyancing law firms acting on cases to please adhere to the request for 5 working days’ notice for COT’s. This communication can also be retrieved from The Building Society Association Handbook. E.12 (a) How is the mortgage advance paid (including… Read More
15th
October
Chorley Building Society – Post Offer Queries and Redemption Statement Requests via LMS SecureLink
LMS SecureLink should be used for all Chorley Building Society post offer queries and redemption statement requests. Secure Link is an LMS product that allows for a more streamlined conveyancing process whilst improving case query turnaround time allowing FAQ’s to be answered almost immediately. Not only does this prevent hold… Read More
25th
September
Monmouthshire Building Society – Post Offer Queries via LMS SecureLink
A reminder Monmouthshire Building Society are live with SecureLink for post offer FAQ’s. Secure Link is an LMS product that allows for a more streamlined conveyancing process whilst improving case query turnaround time allowing FAQ’s to be answered almost immediately. The service also allows law firms to request redemption statements… Read More
20th
September
Gen H COT Policy
Posted on behalf of Gen H: We have noted that firms on our LMS panel are repeatedly breaching our certificate of title (COT) policy, by frequently submitting cases completing in less than three working days. Whilst we will always do our best to approve exceptional cases, these timelines are put… Read More