My best friend’s mother is a conveyancing practitioner. I expect that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. The quotes do be different but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
All was ready to complete my purchase in Shepherd's Bush next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the lender. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?
All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These obligations are not unique to conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Shepherd's Bush. The estate agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Shepherd's Bush to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am the sole beneficiary of my late grandmother’s will and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Shepherd's Bush. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in July. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership will be treated the same way as if I'd bought the house in July. Will no one buy the property for half a year?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. How sensible a view banks take of it, depend on the mortgage company as this obligation is principally there to identify the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of properties.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Shepherd's Bush off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Skipton. 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 use 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 Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
I currently have a mortgage with Leeds Building Society for my property in Shepherd's Bush. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Leeds Building Society?
Your original mortgage agreement with Leeds Building Society will provide that you need their approval in advance of letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Leeds Building Society’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Leeds Building Society will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Leeds Building Society directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor.
How does conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Shepherd's Bush contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because new home sellers in Shepherd's Bush usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Shepherd's Bush before instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to grant a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shepherd's Bush. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Shepherd's Bush to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.