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Bank of Ireland Conveyancing Panel : Questions and Answers
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find one who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer you're considering.
Our conveyancer has informed me that he requires personal identification documents asserting that this is part of his legal duty as a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland Solicitor panel. Can this be correct?
Due to Money Laundering Regulations your conveyancing lawyer is duty bound to confirm positively your identification when entering into a business relationship with you. It is a criminal offense if your lawyer not do this. If you do not provide ID early in the transaction the solicitor must refuse to act for you. It’s unlikely a lawyer will turn you away if you come to the first meeting without relevant ID but you will have to produce it at some point so you might as well bring it with you to the initial meeting so the lawyer can tick the ID verification box and start sorting out the conveyancing straight away. If you are getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland your lawyer also has to check ID documents to satisfy Bank of Ireland
I am planning to acquire a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Manchester who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I would like to get my ex-wife removed the mortgage deeds. Can Bank of Ireland really tell me which solicitor I can or can not retain?
You can use any solicitor you like but Bank of Ireland then has the right to appoint a different solicitor to act for them at your expense. It might be more cost effective and quicker to instruct a lawyer who is on the Bank of Ireland solicitors panel
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?
obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction
My husband and I are spending time looking at flats and am about to put in an offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I intend to finance via a home loan with Bank of Ireland
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer 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.
The for formalities of my purchase has taken place with a mortgage from Bank of Ireland. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about Bank of Ireland. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the Bank of Ireland branches or the Customer Care Team at Bank of Ireland head office. In most cases complaints to Bank of Ireland are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the
Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.