Conveyancing in Hayes
Conveyancing is the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a house or flat from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hayes, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Hayes and throughout Hillingdon handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Hillingdon, Northwood, Radlett, West London and London
Buying property in Hayes
A town in West London, Hayes is known for its Global Academy, Barra Hall Park, and the nearby Grand Union Canal. Hayes has a railway station, providing links to London Paddington. Hayes has a population of approximately 83,000.
Council Tax in Hayes (2023/24)
Hayes is in London Borough of Hillingdon.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,173.64 |
| B | £1,369.25 |
| C | £1,564.85 |
| D | £1,760.46 |
| E | £2,151.67 |
| F | £2,542.89 |
| G | £2,934.10 |
| H | £3,520.92 |
What do Hayes conveyancing solicitors do?
During a property purchase, your conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of the transaction. Your lawyer will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts and fulfil post-completion formalities, like HMLR registration and paying SDLT.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Hayes conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank must ensure the home's value will cover the value of the loan.
Being a member of a lender's panel will mean your solicitor can act for your bank.More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Hayes transaction without delay.
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When you purchase a home in a Hayes conservation area, your property lawyer will check for restrictions on how you can use the home, including restrictions on animal ownership or access rights. Conservation areas in Hayes and the Hillingdon local authority include Harlington Village, Rockingham Bridge and The Greenway.Conservation areas
Around half a million listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 430 of which are in London Borough of Hillingdon. Hayes listed buildings and properties include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will advise you on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Buying a listed building
When purchasing a share in a property from a housing association, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. Purchasing a shared ownership home can be more involved than buying your property outright. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, your solicitor will walk you through every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Leasehold flats
The vast majority of flats are leasehold. Purchasing a leasehold home will usually take more time than a freehold house as there is greater complexity.
Examples of delays might include anything from incomplete service charge accounts to absent freeholders.
Completely Moved's expert leasehold solicitors complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month. With specialist expertise there should be far fewer delays.
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Selling a property in Hayes
When selling property in Hayes, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork. The conveyancer will handle questions from the buyer's side and sort out potential snags.
Your lawyer will communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to help ensure the sale completes without delay.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Hayes?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are not common) is much more time-consuming than for a freehold property.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Hayes, such as collating the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to ascertaining if any excess payments are anticipated.
In order to resolve any leasehold problems faster, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a Hayes conveyancing solicitor as soon as the property is marketed, if not before,.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (8 July, 2025)
Make sure you verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders. Whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Santander or moving to a capped mortgage with Bluestone, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity in Hayes
If you need to change the ownership shares of your home, whether you are inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of a property to your children or adding one or more people to the deeds, you will need to transfer equity.
Your solicitor can handle the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Hayes conveyancing fees?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing fees
These legal fees are paid to your solicitor for the legal services they provide. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a flood risk report.
Check the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.
