We are only a couple days away from an exchange on a flat in Teddington and my parents have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancer. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my conveyancing practitioner needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the lender he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the lender about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for this now to be an issue?
Your conveyancing practitioner is obliged to clarify with the bank to ensure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Teddington. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/8/2026, the requirements read as follows :
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Teddington what would it be?
It would be unwise to be swayed by the lowest Teddington conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Teddington?
There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in Teddington namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that you need to complete the sale or acquisition of property. Both are required to carry out Teddington conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that all requirements and procedures will be accurately taken.
My aunt advised me that in purchasing a property in Teddington there could be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Teddington which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Teddington should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Teddington is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in Teddington are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Teddington you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Teddington 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.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Teddington and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Teddington. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Teddington area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Teddington. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
We are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Teddington. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
A solicitor would have to be really bad in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the new contact details and have the loan are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating costs and frustration. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Teddington