Conveyancing in Feltham
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Feltham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Feltham and Hounslow clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Ashford Surrey, Hounslow, Twickenham, West London and London
Buying property in Feltham
A town in West London, Feltham is known for its shopping centre, Feltham Shopping Centre, and the nearby Bedfont Lakes Country Park. Popular residential areas include Hanworth and Bedfont. Feltham has a railway station, providing links to London Waterloo. Feltham has a population of approximately 63,000.
Council Tax in Feltham (2023/24)
Feltham is in London Borough of Hounslow.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,254.35 |
| B | £1,463.40 |
| C | £1,672.46 |
| D | £1,881.52 |
| E | £2,299.64 |
| F | £2,717.75 |
| G | £3,135.87 |
| H | £3,763.04 |
What will my Feltham solicitor do?
Your property lawyer will address all the legal details of a home purchase.
The solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as paying SDLT, are completed.
Feltham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of your bank or building society. If your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and also cost more.
More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Feltham transaction smoothly.
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When you purchase a flat or house in a Feltham conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for potential planning breaches, e.g. lack of consent for an outbuilding or inheritance of prior approvals. Conservation areas in Feltham and across the Hounslow local authority include St Dunstan's, Hanworth Park, Spring Grove, St Paul's Church and Hanworth Park.Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
Roughly 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, and around 530 of which are in London Borough of Hounslow. Feltham listed buildings include: Buying a listed building is not a decision to be taken lightly. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Our expert solicitor panel will advise you on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
When you buy a share in a property from a not-for-profit housing association, you should use a specialist property lawyer. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved, because contracts are more complex and may contain restrictive covenants. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, our panel of specialist solicitors will work with you to complete the process.Purchasing a Shared Ownership house or flat
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build property in Feltham is more complicated than buying an existing property.
An experienced solicitor in Feltham must be able to deal with things like handling the uncertainties of buying off plan, confirming right of way over drains and sewers and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Aedis.
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Selling property in Feltham
For the sale of property in Feltham, your conveyancing solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
They will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and resolve any potential issues. By taking steps to coordinate with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, your solicitor will ensure the sale is completed successfully.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Feltham?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat is a great deal more protracted compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Feltham must undertake additional legal work, and this could include getting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of common parts management.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related problems sooner, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a Feltham conveyancing solicitor as early in the process as possible, and ideally before going on the market.
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Remortgage in Feltham
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
It's imprtant that you confirm your lawyer's lender panel membership before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of lenders. Whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from Santander or moving to a variable rate mortgage with Harpenden Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, adding a new partner or gifting a property, you will need to work with a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity. Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Feltham?
Conveyancing fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal services they provide on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are fees that your solicitor or conveyancer will have to pay on your behalf for third-party services. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some firms include additional fees in the small print, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill.
