We hired a high street firm for my conveyancing in East Sheen last week. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatI am on the hook for costs even if the sale aborts. Should I go with them or instruct an on-line firm promoting no move no charge conveyancing in East Sheen?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover the cases that fail to complete. Also remember that such arrangements generally do not cover disbursements e.g. East Sheen conveyancing search fees.
We see that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in East Sheen?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in East Sheen.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in East Sheen. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 19/9/2026, the requirements read as follows :
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in East Sheen what would it be?
We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest East Sheen conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay 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 know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
I am assisting my aunt sell her property in East Sheen. Will the solicitor commission the EPC or it is for me to coordinate?
After the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates was kept a compulsory component of moving property. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand prior to the property being marketed. This is not a task that solicitors ordinarily arrange. If you are using a East Sheen conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with long established East Sheen energy assessors
We have agreed to purchase a house in East Sheen. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender TSB be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with TSB your lawyer must follow the conveyancing instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for TSB. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to TSB where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to East Sheen.
We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent advised that the vendor will only move forward if we use the agent's recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local solicitor used to conveyancing in East Sheen
It is improbable the sellers are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they understand (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to instruct your preferred East Sheen conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothe ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by head office.
My husband and I are in the market for an affordable conveyancing solicitor in East Sheen to purchase a flat. I I am concerned about appointing the wrong one but with lots of East Sheen conveyancing firms to pick from...who's the best?
An independent personal recommendation via someone who has used a conveyancing solicitor before is always a good thing. You are likely to know someone who has used a conveyancing solicitor at some point. Do utilise our comparison tool for East Sheen conveyancing quotes