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Reasons to use our Hayes conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Hayes is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 The firms listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Hayes - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Hayes have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Hayes and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative companies may claim it may be important to pop into your lawyer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hayes since March 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hayes

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Hayes but how do I know who I should use?

Do not opt for the cheapest Hayes conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. 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 the deal.

I can not work out if my lender obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Hayes bank branch on numerous occasions and was told it does not impact the mortgage offer and they will lend. My Hayes conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

The property lawyer has to comply with the CML Handbook section two specifications for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

About to purchase apartment in Hayes. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hayes property lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Hayes?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hayes will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hayes. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hayes.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Hayes it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Hayes commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Hayes.

I have a renovated Victorian house in Hayes. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Bank of Ireland. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Hayes and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

I am buying a new build flat in Hayes. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hayes

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Hayes. I have discover a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

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?

Our conveyancer in Hayes has uncovered a a problem with the lease for the apartment we are purchasing in Hayes. The other side have suggested defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor says that as he is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the mortgage company?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the lender are the client. A precondition to being on the mortgage company approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the mortgage company can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hayes

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hayes with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Veja & Co Solicitors Limited, 593 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8HR
  • E D C Lord & Co, Link House, 1200 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JD
  • Regent Associates (uk) Limited, 1 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 0NS
  • Jay Visva Solicitors, First Floor, 784 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0RS
  • Mtg Solicitors, 2nd Floor, Warley Chambers, Warley Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0PX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hayes regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hayes with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Hayes. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • E D C Lord & Co, Link House, 1200 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JD
  • Jay Visva Solicitors, First Floor, 784 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0RS
  • Mtg Solicitors, 2nd Floor, Warley Chambers, Warley Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0PX
  • Bana Vaid & Associates, 5 Marlborough Parade, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 0LR
  • Abm Solicitors, 61 Station Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4BE

Planning law solicitors in Hayes regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hayes practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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
  • Starck Uberoi Solicitors Limited, 45 St. Mary's Road, London, London, W5 5RG
  • Sjs Law Limited, Unit 8, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road, London, TW8 0FL

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

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