I instructed a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Hounslow recently. Reviewing the fine print I seeI am liable for costs even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or choose a web based solicitor practice promising no completion no cost conveyancing in Hounslow?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be higher to neutralise those cases that abort. Dont forget that such schemes rarely protect you from outlay e.g. Hounslow conveyancing search fees.
We see that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Hounslow?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Hounslow.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hounslow. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 28/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
We are getting the release of further funds on our mortgage from Nationwide as we intend to conduct renovations to our property in Hounslow. Do we need to appoint a bricks and mortar Hounslow solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Nationwide don't usually instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Yorkshire BS. I assume I don't need a Hounslow lawyer on the Yorkshire BS panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.
If you have finished paying off your Yorkshire BS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Yorkshire BS mortgage from the register. Yorkshire BS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where Yorkshire BS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- Yorkshire BS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Hounslow off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Lloyds. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home can not be found. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Hounslow 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Hounslow is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Hounslow are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hounslow you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hounslow may ascertain 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 premises.