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Top reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Hanwell

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Hanwell has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party are located in Hanwell - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Hanwell
  • 4 The Hanwell conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Hanwell
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Hanwell is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hanwell since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hanwell

I am hoping to receive a mortgage offer from Lloyds. I intend to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Hanwell. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?

The Lloyds approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

The property market in Hanwell is hotting up. What can I do to speed up matters?

In the event that you are under pressure to complete it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will have local connections and know-how. It is possible that they may have transacted previoushouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Hanwell conveyancing lawyer. Second, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that 18% of Hanwell conveyancing deals are suspended or derailed after finding out that a purchaser’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being frustrated by an average of 21 days. It is understood that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales annually. Most Hanwell conveyancing firms can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.

My grandmother passed away six months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Hanwell. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £4500. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Aldermore, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

If you intend to re-mortgage then Aldermore will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Aldermore conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Aldermore mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

What can a local search reveal regarding the house my wife and I buying in Hanwell?

Hanwell conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Searchflow The local search plays an important part in many a Hanwell conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

I purchased a terraced Georgian property in Hanwell. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Barclays . I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Hanwell and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Hanwell. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hanwell

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hanwell regulated by the SRA

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

  • Gj Templeman Solicitors Limited, 49 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 3SH
  • Somers & Blake, 49b Boston Road, London, W7 3SH
  • Sweetman Burke And Sinker, 158-160 Broadway, London, W13 0TL
  • James E Barnes, Access House, Manor Road, Ealing, London, W13 0AS
  • Vickers & Co Inc Berris, 183 Uxbridge Road, London, W13 9AA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hanwell

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hanwell specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Gj Templeman Solicitors Limited, 49 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 3SH
  • Sweetman Burke And Sinker, 158-160 Broadway, London, W13 0TL
  • Vickers & Co Inc Berris, 183 Uxbridge Road, London, W13 9AA
  • Prince Evans Solicitors Llp, Craven House, 40-44 Uxbridge Road, London, W5 2BS
  • Elliots Bond & Banbury, Shaftesbury House, 49-51 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, London, W5 5SA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hanwell regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hanwell with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Hanwell. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Gj Templeman Solicitors Limited, 49 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 3SH
  • Somers & Blake, 49b Boston Road, London, W7 3SH
  • Vickers & Co Inc Berris, 183 Uxbridge Road, London, W13 9AA
  • Prince Evans Solicitors Llp, Craven House, 40-44 Uxbridge Road, London, W5 2BS
  • Elliots Bond & Banbury, Shaftesbury House, 49-51 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, London, W5 5SA

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

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