We are looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Binfield who is on the Coventry BS conveyancing 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 Coventry BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Binfield.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Binfield. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am buying a property in Binfield. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Skipton be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Skipton your lawyer must check the conveyancing requirements contained in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Skipton where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Binfield.
I recently had an offer agreed on a house in Binfield. My financial adviser suggested a lawyer. I paid an advanced payment of £150. A few days later, the lawyer called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Virgin Money panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
After what seems like an age I have had an offer on a flat in Binfield agreed to, the sellers do however have a dependent purchase. The owners have put an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other apartments booked. I have instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Binfield. What do I do now? When do I get the mortgage application with Principality started?
It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Binfield conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should ensure that your lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel. Regarding the next phase this very much dictated by the circumstances of your case, desire for the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market some home buyers would apply for a home loan with Principality and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their property lawyer to proceed with the conveyancing in Binfield.
How simple is it to swap firm as I need to find one who is on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel. I hired a high street conveyancing solicitor in Binfield round the corner but the firm is not approved by National Westminster Bank
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Binfield on the National Westminster Bank panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Binfield. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Binfield and throughout England and Wales.
I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Binfield it reveals many property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?
The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Binfield or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Binfield differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from different solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.