We are planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Turnham Green who is on the TSB conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Turnham Green.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Turnham Green. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What can a local search tell me regarding the property we're buying in Turnham Green?
Turnham Green conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search plays a central role in most Turnham Green conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal 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 headings.
I purchased my home on 13 March and my personal details is yet to be registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Turnham Green expressed confidence that it should be formalised in less than a month. Are properties in Turnham Green uniquely lengthy to register?
As far as conveyancing in Turnham Green registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. At present roughly 80% of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted delays. Registration is effected after the buyer has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Turnham Green before instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Turnham Green. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Turnham Green to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
How straightforward is it to use the search facility to select a conveyancing practitioner in Turnham Green on the authorised to act for my bank?
1st choose a lender such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Leeds Building Society or Clydesdale then type in your location such as Turnham Green. Conveyancing organisations in Turnham Green and across England and Wales will then be listed.