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Bank of Ireland Solicitor Panel Recently Asked Questions

I have been advised by my broker that I have to pay Bank of Ireland fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How good are the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH as long as they're good and not exorbitantly priced. Are there any Bank of Ireland conveyancers you'd recommend?
Bank of Ireland’s conveyancing panel is substantial so your best bet is just to check with the firms you are getting quotes from whether they are on it. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that Bank of Ireland will allow to act for them.
I am due to complete my purchase next Tuesday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for Bank of Ireland. What risks do Bank of Ireland expect the insurance to cover?
Any lawyer on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Bank of Ireland’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Bank of Ireland). Being on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
I note that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for my own conveyancing?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
I was scheduled to move into my dream home yesterday. My lawyer’s firm is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel but has changed address in the past couple of months and had not informed Bank of Ireland of their new address. Bank of Ireland has locked down the release of mortgage funds as the information from the solicitors isn't correct.
This is as unusual as it is unlucky. Most lender Terms of Conveyancing Panel Appointment specifically oblige the solicitor to inform the lender of an address change. Your solicitor needs to treat this with the utmost urgency. Do speak with or register your concern with the senior partner (assuming he or she is not your direct lawyer). Most lenders would be reasonable in this situation and expedite the resolution of this issue. It may be prudent to enlist the help of your local Bank of Ireland branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can help.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?
Getting recommendations is a good 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 recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction
I have paid off my mortgage with Bank of Ireland. I assume I don't need a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm
If you have finished paying off your Bank of Ireland mortgage they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Bank of Ireland mortgage from the register. Bank of Ireland,and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage: but are not moving to another property where the Bank of Ireland has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and the Bank of Ireland has instructed the Land Registry to do so The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Bank of Ireland mortgage has been paid off.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place with a mortgage from Bank of Ireland. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about Bank of Ireland. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the Bank of Ireland branches or the Customer Services Team at Bank of Ireland head office. We understand that complaints to Bank of Ireland are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is resolved you can write to the Financial Ombudsman Service at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.