I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in West Ealing. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

About to purchase a new build flat in West Ealing. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Ealing

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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 Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I decided to have a survey done on a property in West Ealing in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not give a mortgage on such a home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Ealing. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Ealing especially if they are acquainted with such properties in West Ealing.

I am downsizing from my house. My past lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in West Ealing if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Ealing. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

There are a lot of houses in West Ealing on private roads. I am purchasing such a property. What would be the pros and cons of purchasing a house on a private road?

West Ealing conveyancing lawyers will be used to transacting propertieson unadopted roads. The solicitor will investigate title to find any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents make annual contributions to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road should be maintained and look better than council maintained.