Is the fact that my solicitor in Hanwell is not identified on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
That is more than likely a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Hanwell conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Hanwell? What am I being asked for?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign should reaffirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be viewed. Where you are unwilling to hand over ID verification documents, your lawyer would not be able to act for you.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hanwell. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Hanwell differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Hanwell come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because house builders in Hanwell usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hanwell or who has acted in the same development.
It has taken forever and a day but a loan agreement from a mortgage company for the remortgage of my 4 bedroom maisonette is due by the end of next week. Can you suggest a low cost remortgage conveyancing solicitor in Hanwell ?
You are on the wrong site if you are in need of the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Hanwell. Our aim is to provide excellent value conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers offering £99 conveyancing in Hanwell.In your best case scenario, in opting for cheap conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for additional fee and still not get the service you were hoping for.