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5 reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in East Twickenham

  • 1 East Twickenham property lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to East Twickenham conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in East Twickenham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 The East Twickenham conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in East Twickenham
  • 5 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. East Twickenham home moves can be made significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Twickenham since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Twickenham

Can conveyancing in East Twickenham to be finalised inside two weeks?

In the event that the seller is applying pressure to complete we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will make use of local connections and know-how. It is possible that they may have handled otherhouses in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a East Twickenham conveyancing lawyer. Second, ensure that the lawyer is on the lender panel. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of East Twickenham conveyancing deals are frustrated or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the home move being delayed by as much as three weeks. It is said that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Almost all East Twickenham conveyancing practices can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.

I purchased a freehold house in East Twickenham but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in East Twickenham and has limited impact for conveyancing in East Twickenham but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

Have completed on a a detached house in East Twickenham , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record the transfer to my name? My East Twickenham conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure the registration formalities are dealt with.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in East Twickenham registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration takes place after the buyer has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not always an essential issue but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer must contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in East Twickenham I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in East Twickenham for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in East Twickenham. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in East Twickenham ?

The majority of houses in East Twickenham are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in East Twickenham in which case you should be looking for a East Twickenham conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I own a first flat in East Twickenham. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for the purchase of the freehold?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a East Twickenham conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a East Twickenham flat is Ground Floor Flat 91 Bath Road in May 2009. in a case where the freeholder could not be traced, the Brentford County Court ordered that the Lease be surrendered in return for the grant of a new lease of the Premises at a premium determined by the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. The tribunal concluded that the price payable by the Applicant for the new lease of the premises be £15,900 This case affected 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 60.45 years.

Is planning permission necessary to split a single dwelling into multiple flats in East Twickenham? This has been done to a house adjacent to my home in East Twickenham and was not aware of it happening until it was complete.

Planning permission is required for splitting a single house in East Twickenham into apartments but possibly not for converting once again to single dwelling-house so, in answer to your query, yes.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in East Twickenham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in East Twickenham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in East Twickenham. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Read & Co, 108 Sherland Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4HD
  • Forman Welch & Bellamys, 23 London Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3SX
  • The Srb Trustee Company Limited, Stone House, 12-13 Church Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3NJ
  • Stone Rowe Brewer Llp, Stone House, 12-13 Church Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3NJ
  • Directus, 5th Floor, Regal House, 70 London Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3QS

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in East Twickenham regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in East Twickenham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Clay & Co Limited, First Floor, TW11 0HE
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN

Planning law solicitors in East Twickenham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in East Twickenham practicing in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Sjs Law Limited, Unit 8, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road, London, TW8 0FL
  • Starck Uberoi Solicitors Limited, 45 St. Mary's Road, London, London, W5 5RG
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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