Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Garston. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Garston

Do not opt for the lowest Garston conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

We are planning to move property in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Garston. Conveyancing firm was found before I stumbled across your website.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your selling agent but this should only take place after the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be handed over. Subsequently you can tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in locating a conveyancing in Garston or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Garston.

We previously instructed conveyancers with offices in Garston on the Clydesdale solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a separate sum for the legal aspects of the Clydesdale mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Clydesdale?

Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your solicitor is entitled to levy a fee for this. The fee is not set by Clydesdale but by your Garston conveyancing practitioner. Plenty of firms on the Clydesdale panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Garston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Garston. We have lived in Garston for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

What tools are available to search for a Garston law firm on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the tool on this website. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Garston conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Garston conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to see whether they are on the Bank of Scotland approved list

What is the best way to find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Garston ?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust they would would instruct. Option 2 is to search the web for conveyancing in Garston. Phone two or three from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing charges and speak to the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing before you commit. Option 3 is to make use of this site to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is.Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing solicitors in Garston