Conveyancing in Hounslow
Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Hounslow, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Hounslow and throughout London 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: Brentford, Isleworth, Southall, Twickenham, West London and London
Buying property in Hounslow
A large suburban district in West London, Hounslow is known for its Treaty Shopping Centre, Hounslow Urban Farm, and the nearby Twickenham. Hounslow is well-served by the London Underground, providing links to central London. Hounslow has a population of approximately 66,000.
Council Tax in Hounslow (2023/24)
| 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 do Hounslow conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancing solicitor plays a key role after an offer has been accepted, and helps the buyer with the legal side of the transaction. Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the lease (if applicable) and handle post-completion tasks, such as paying Stamp Duty and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
In addition to standard searches, Hounslow conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying an auction property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your bank or building society.
If your conveyancer isn't accepted on your bank or building society's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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We can also help Hounslow home buyers with the legal work for:
When you buy a flat or house in a conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, including exterior paint restrictions, and lack of conservation area consent for alterations. Conservation areas in Hounslow and the London local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
Around half a million listed buildings exist across the country - around 530 of which are in London Borough of Hounslow. Listed buildings in and near to Hounslow include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include maintenance of historic features, and required consent for landscaping. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will discuss with you what duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
Shared ownership conveyancing technically means purchasing a share in the property (normally 25%, 50% or 75%) from a social housing provider. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than buying a home outright. With years of experience, our panel of specialist property lawyers will assist you with every step of the process.Shared Ownership
New Build
The conveyancing process for buying a new build home in Hounslow is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A solicitor in Hounslow will need to be qualified to handle things like dealing with lender conditions, dealing with incomplete service connection agreements and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and HAPM.
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Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK is more complicated than buying a freehold. The numerous common problems awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like incomplete management company accounts and short leases.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a house or flat in Hounslow
When you're looking to sell a property in Hounslow, you can expect your lawyer to first prepare vital paperwork, including title deeds and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
Their role involves responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and overcoming hurdles such as a lack of planning permission.
Your solicitor will work with both sides, like agents, managing agents and lenders, ensuring that the sale completes without a hitch.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes. The legal work for selling leasehold properties usually takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review these documents, like a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance and a current statement of service charges. The time required by your solicitor to get these documents together is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take weeks to collect the managing agent's information if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact, so your lawyer ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
The official base rate is 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, verify your lawyer's lender panel status.
Quittance panel solicitors can act for over 100 lenders. Whether you are switching to an offset mortgage from Virgin Money or taking out a flexible mortgage from Birmingham Midshires, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Hounslow Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, adding a new partner to your property's title or inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required.
Your lawyer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Hounslow?
Getting a conveyancing quote online takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the legal services they provide. The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check for additional fees
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can mean an inflated final bill.
