Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Barons Court who acted for me two years ago asking for a conveyancing quote based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Nationwide Building Society. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Better the devil I know or should I try and find a cheaper online conveyancer?

The charges are a tad high. If you are content to spend time contrasting costs you could decrease the fees marginally by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, assuming were satisfied with the legal work the firm provided you mightlive to rue choosing an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to enquire the conveyancer can also act for Nationwide Building Society. Do use our search tool to select a Barons Court conveyancing firm on the Nationwide Building Society member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Barons Court.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my let out flat in Barons Court by 11/3/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice for your letting unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and urge them to they seek the assistance the sellers lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will look to achieve

As someone not used to the Barons Court conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me concerning the ownership transfer in Barons Court

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Barons Court or throughout West London is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and even potentially your bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Barons Court an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the transaction whose interest is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

There is a worrying creep in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your solicitor above the other players in the home moving process.

Can you help - my lawyer advises that flying freehold insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Barons Court?

The appropriate level of flying freehold indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Accord Mortgages Ltd and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

I can not fathom if my lender obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my Barons Court building society branch on numerous occasions and was told it does not affect the mortgage offer and they will lend. My Barons Court conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they will not lend based on their specific requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

Provided that the property lawyer is on the mortgage company approved list, she or he must follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook conditions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender 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 left on the lease.

UBS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a property in Barons Court has been accepted, now what?

The estate agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (make sure the lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Contact UBS or the broker and finish off any appropriate documentation. UBS will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to arrange a slot for the valuation to take place. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. UBS will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Barons Court.

2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Barons Court concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.