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Logical reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in West Drayton

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in West Drayton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Regardless alternative sites may claim it just might be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 4 Our site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in West Drayton will be carried out by a property lawyer on your bank member panel.
  • 5 West Drayton property lawyer are the key to a successful West Drayton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Drayton since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Drayton

Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from West Drayton. Is there a reason why all West Drayton lawyers aren't included on all bank panels?

Banks ordinarily impose restrictions on either the type or volume of conveyancing practices on their approved list of lawyers. Typical examples of such restriction(s) being that a practice is required to have at least two partners. As well as restricting the structure of firm, some banks for instance HSBC decided to limit the number of practices they use to represent them. You should note that lenders have no liability for the standard of service provided by any West Drayton conveyancing practitioner on their panel. Increases in mortgage fraud was the primary trigger for the reduction of conveyancing panels from 2008 even though there are conflicting views concerning whether solicitors sat at the center of that fraud. Data published by HMLR reveal that thousands of conveyancing firms only transact one or two conveyances a year. Those supporting conveyancing panel culls ask why conveyancing firms deserve any entitlement to be on a lender panel when it is apparent that conveyancing is not their primary expertise?

Are you able to vouch for a Nationwide Building Society sanctioned West Drayton conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within two weeks? Would it be better to use a local West Drayton solicitor or a web based firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent West Drayton conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in West Drayton. Approach a couple of firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your expectations together with your reasons and get a commitment on speed. Select the one that appears most efficient.

I am purchasing a terraced house in West Drayton. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in West Drayton you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in West Drayton.

About to purchase a new build flat in West Drayton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Drayton

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in West Drayton before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may not give a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. 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 assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Drayton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What does commercial conveyancing in West Drayton cover?

West Drayton conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of guidance, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in West Drayton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in West Drayton practicing in commercial conveyancing in West Drayton. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Burch Phillips & Co, 63a Station Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7LR
  • Bana Vaid & Associates, 5 Marlborough Parade, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 0LR
  • E D C Lord & Co, Link House, 1200 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JD
  • Abm Solicitors, 61 Station Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4BE
  • Jay Visva Solicitors, First Floor, 784 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0RS

Planning law solicitors in West Drayton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in West Drayton specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Jay Visva Solicitors, First Floor, 784 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0RS
  • Iliffes Booth Bennett, Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1AB
  • Turbervilles, Hill House, 118 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JT

Domestic conveyancing in West Drayton almost always comprises the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out West Drayton property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the seller’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HMLR.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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