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Is the fact that my solicitor is not identified on the Bank of Ireland Solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his conveyancing?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 3 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for Bank of Ireland.
Much to my surprise my solicitor is asking me for proof of ID documents saying that this forms part of his retainer as a conveyancer on the Bank of Ireland Conveyancing panel. Can you confirm whether this is the case?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Client Care letter that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lawyer is right that Bank of Ireland also require certain documents to be viewed. If a you refuse to provide ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to accept instructions from you. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with Bank of Ireland CML Handbook requirements last updated on Bank of Ireland
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near London on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the Bank of Ireland 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. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..
My uncle passed away six months ago and as sole heir and executor was left the house. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £4500. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Bank of Ireland , pay off the mortgage etc. Is this possible?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Bank of Ireland will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Bank of Ireland 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 Bank of Ireland 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 Bank of Ireland mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
Do the majority of lenders operate their own panel of solicitors?
Many lenders do operate a restricted conveyancing panel but a lot of lenders allow any solicitors to join their panel so long as they meet their criteria. Each lender sets their own criteria. For example the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel requirements are different to Bank of Ireland’s conveyancing panel requirements.
My fiance and I are at the point of looking at houses and now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancer appointed at this stage? I intend to finance via a home loan with Bank of Ireland
You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on the the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland , ask your prospective lawyers check they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
My brother and I are acquiring a flat in Hendon. Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon are preferred to begiven the go-ahead. My agentsuggested that we double-check that the solicitor in Hendon is on the Bank of Ireland panel. Is this really necessary?
Far from all Hendon conveyancing firms are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. 8 people a month use our search tool to find a Hendon conveyancing solicitor on the on the Bank of Ireland approved list of lawyers.
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