I am acquiring a property mortgage free in Hounslow. I have resided for the previous twelve years in Hounslow. Conveyancing searches are a lot of money. Given that I know the area and road intimately must I have all the conveyancing searches?
If you not getting a mortgage, then almost all of the Hounslow conveyancing searches are optional. Your conveyancer will ’encourage you, no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches done, but he is duty bound to take that path of advice. Do bear in mind; if you are intend to sell the house at a future date, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. There are plenty of instances where premises with no practical issues can still show up adverse search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Hounslow will provide you some constructive guidance here.
Are the Hounslow conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Coventry BS?
Hounslow conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Coventry BS directly.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Hounslow. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 16/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am purchasing my first flat in Hounslow with a mortgage from Halifax. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my lawyer about the side-deal as it could put at risk my loan with Halifax. Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Hounslow and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Hounslow
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Hounslow for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.