I can't travel far from Turnham Green. Please explain the reason why all Turnham Green conveyancing practitioners are not on all lender panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for lenders to restrict who can act for them, from the public’s or solicitor’s perspective, the the contrary view is that lending institutions are increasingly anxious and consider it imperative to protect them against illegal activities. As a result of this concern mortgage companies have reduced their conveyancing panel to a size that they are happy to control.
We are purchasing a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Turnham Green who is on the Nationwide solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nationwide . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Turnham Green.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Turnham Green. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What will a local search reveal about the property I am buying in Turnham Green?
Turnham Green conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search is essential in every Turnham Green conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.
My partner has urged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Turnham Green. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Turnham Green conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the conveyancer that you are contemplating using.
Should I stop the direct debit for my mortgage with Bank of Ireland as soon as a completion date for my sale in Turnham Green has been set?
You would be well advised to maintain paying any mortgage payments to Bank of Ireland pending the mortgage being paid off on completion as part of your Turnham Green conveyancing.