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Reasons to use our Hammersmith conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Hammersmith is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Hammersmith has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are located in Hammersmith - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal links with Hammersmith selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Hammersmith conveyancing lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hammersmith since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hammersmith

The Hammersmith conveyancing solicitors that just started acting on my purchase in Hammersmith have suddenly closed. They were on acting for me because I had to have a firm on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel and my preferred Hammersmith lawyer was not. I cut them a cheque for two hundred pounds in advance. What do I do now?

If you have an estate agent involved then inform them immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You should appoint new lawyers that are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors should be in a position to assist.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Hammersmith. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hammersmith

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Hammersmith is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Hammersmith are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hammersmith you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hammersmith may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Hammersmith. I have chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Hammersmith. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Hammersmith conveyancing firm to help?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Hammersmith conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Hammersmith premises is 19 Crisp Road in June 2009. Following a vesting order (Under section 26 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993) The tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold was £33,756,apportioned as to£12,285 for the lower at and £21,471for the upper fat. This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 68.32 years.

Been reading online that Hammersmith solicitors are more expensive than Hammersmith conveyancers in Hammersmith to use when buying a house. Am I better off using a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am buying a property in Hammersmith.

When it comes to conveyancing in Hammersmith the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hammersmith regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Hammersmith but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Lkny Law, Britannia House, 11 Glenthorne Road, London, W6 0LH
  • Myers Fletcher & Gordon, 15 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7NJ
  • P C D York & Co, 97-99 King Street, London, London, W6 9JG
  • Hubbard Pegman & Whitney Llp, 7 King Street Cloisters, Clifton Walk, King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 0GY
  • Hubbard & Pegman Limited, Unit 7, King Street Cloisters, Clifton Walk, King Street, London, W6 0GY

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Hammersmith regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Hammersmith but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Quality Conveyancing Ltd, Westgate House, W5 1YY

Planning law solicitors in Hammersmith regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hammersmith practicing in planning law. This could include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Hoffman-bokaei Solicitors, Suite 2, Exhibition House, Addison Bridge Place, Hammersmith Road Kensington Olympia, London, London, W14 8XP
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE
  • Parfitt Cresswell, 593-599 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5UA
  • Mark Taylor & Company, 310 Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XD
  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB

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

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