Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Acton?
We know of a few auction practitioners we can connect you with those conducting auction conveyancing. Acton is one of the many locations where our lawyers have a presence.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Acton. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I got the keys to my home on 9 January and the transaction details is not yet registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Acton said it should be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Acton particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Acton is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any 3rd parties. At present in the region of 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the purchaser has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not typically primary concern but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Acton is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Acton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Acton you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Acton may determine 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 to sell my house. My previous lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Acton if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Acton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Acton. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?