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NatWest, RBS & UBNI Brands – Changes to CHAPs fees

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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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18th
October

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RBS/NatWest Secure Link


Important Communication – From 24th October RBS/NatWest will no longer accept any queries/communications not submitted via Secure Link. From this date, any communication submitted directly will be automatically returned. Read More

16th
October

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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

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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

11th
October

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The Mortgage Lender – Mortgage Deed


As part of the Charge Registration process, The Mortgage Lender has asked that firms now upload the Mortgage Deed to Conveyancer Zone along with the required registration documents. Read More

25th
September

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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

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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

16th
September

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Better Homeownership postal address change


Better HomeOwnership have advised that as of 16th September, there postal address will be amended to the below: Albion Mills 2nd Floor 18 E Tenter Street Aldgate E1 8DN Please note their registered address has not changed. Read More

29th
August

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Livemore Capital – Change of Address


Please be advised that LiveMore Capital have changed their business.  from:- Unit 22, 2-4 Exmoor St, London W10 6BD To Pre completion correspondence :- Threeways House, 40-44 Clipstone Street, London, W1W 5DW Post completion correspondence :- PO Box 1202, Uxbridge,… Read More

29th
August

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Melton Mowbray Building Society – Certificate On Title Documentation


Issued for an on behalf of the lender; From 1st September 2024, The Melton Building Society will no longer accept the old versions of the Melton COT’s. A link to the new COT’s can be found in LMS Conveyancer Zone – Lender Documents. Read More

Newcastle Building Society Launch of Secure Link


In partnership with Newcastle Building Society, LMS are pleased to announce the launch of Secure Link® Redemption Statements in addition to FAQ’s which went live in February. Secure Link is an LMS product that allows for a more streamlined conveyancing process whilst improving case query turnaround times, allowing FAQs to… Read More