We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Bounds Green?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Bounds Green.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Bounds Green. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 27/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Is it the case that all Bounds Green CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel?
It is true that some banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.
is it true that all Bounds Green solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the SRA. The majority of mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Bounds Green. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
How does conveyancing in Bounds Green differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Bounds Green approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because house builders in Bounds Green usually acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Bounds Green or who has acted in the same development.
My husband and I are a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Bounds Green. I am not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
They would need to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been generated? If so you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and get the loan are re-issued. The conveyancer needs to be on the banks panel to avoid added expenses and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Bounds Green