I was referred a lawyer who has given a fee estimate £995 for no move no fee conveyancing in Hayes. I am hoping to sell a Edwardian house for £125,000. This seems too much. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Hayes?

The charges are a tad high. If you shop around you could shave off some of the expense by as much as £125. On the other hand, you maylive to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. Remember to ensure the conveyancer can act for your lender. You can use our comparison tool to locate a Hayes conveyancing practice on the lender’s member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hayes.

Should conveyancers ask for money on account when it comes to conveyancing in Hayes?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Hayes your lawyer will ask you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is as part of the purchase price then this will be asked for immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a few days ahead of the day of completion.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Hayes. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?

Given that you are now legally bound yourself to purchase you should choose a conveyancing lawyer as a matter of urgency as you are facing a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the deal. All auction property will have a bespoke auction set of papers. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. If you have purchased leasehold property the conveyancing pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. You also need to ensure that you have funds in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

My partner and I have arranged the release of further monies on our home loan from Clydesdale as we intend to conduct renovations to our house in Hayes. Do we need to appoint a nearby Hayes solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Clydesdale don't usually require a member of their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

We expect to receive a AIP from Clydesdale this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Hayes solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Hayes solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.

I am buying a new build flat in Hayes. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hayes

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Hayes and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to commercial tenants, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Hayes