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  • 1 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Burnt Oak registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Burnt Oak estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The Burnt Oak conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Burnt Oak
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Burnt Oak conveyancing can be made a lot more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Burnt Oak conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burnt Oak since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burnt Oak

I am nearing exchange of contracts for my flat in Burnt Oak and the estate agent has just e-mailed to warn that the purchasers are appointing a new property lawyer. The excuse is that the mortgage company will only deal with property lawyers on their approved list. Why would a leading lender only engage with certain lawyers rather the firm that they want to appoint to handle their conveyancing in Burnt Oak ?

UK lenders have always had panels of law firms they are willing to work with, but in recent years big names such as HSBC, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have represented them for many years.

Lending institutions point to the increase in fraud by way of justification for the cull – criteria have been narrowed as a smaller panel is easier to oversee. Banks tend not to reveal how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The purchasers are not going to have any impact on this.

My Solicitor in Burnt Oak has never been on on the Aldermore Solicitor Panel. Is it possible for me to use my family solicitor even though they are not on the Aldermore approved list?

The limited options available to you here include:

  1. Carry on with your existing Burnt Oak solicitors but Aldermore will need to retain a lawyer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing charges and cause delays.
  2. Choose an alternative lawyer to to deal with the conveyancing, remembering to check they are on the Aldermore panel

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial estate in Burnt Oak?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Burnt Oak will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Burnt Oak. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Burnt Oak.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Burnt Oak it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Burnt Oak commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Burnt Oak.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Burnt Oak?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Burnt Oak. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Burnt Oak. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Burnt Oak are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Burnt Oak in which case you should be shopping around for a Burnt Oak conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I am the registered owner of a ground flat in Burnt Oak. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for a lease extension?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Burnt Oak conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Burnt Oak property is 20 Orchard Court Stonegrove in June 2009. The tribunal decided that a premium of £11,040 should be payable for the new lease This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 71.55 years.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Burnt Oak. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Burnt Oak are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Burnt Oak so you should seriously consider looking for a Burnt Oak conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Burnt Oak regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Burnt Oak but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Landlord Action Limited, Concorde House, Grenville Place, London, NW7 3SA
  • Saul Marine & Co Solicitors, Churchill House, 120 Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, London, Greater London, NW7 2AS
  • Ezran Law, Churchill House, 120 Bunns Lane, London, London, NW7 2AS
  • Cadem Hope Limited, 4a The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3LL
  • Carpenters Rose, 26 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3NL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Burnt Oak regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Burnt Oak practicing in commercial conveyancing in Burnt Oak. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Landlord Action Limited, Concorde House, Grenville Place, London, NW7 3SA
  • Ezran Law, Churchill House, 120 Bunns Lane, London, London, NW7 2AS
  • Saul Marine & Co Solicitors, Churchill House, 120 Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, London, Greater London, NW7 2AS
  • Carpenters Rose, 26 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3NL
  • Waller Pollins Limited, Berkeley House, 18-24 High Street, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7RP

Planning law solicitors in Burnt Oak regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burnt Oak practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Moerans, 123 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7JR
  • Pindoria Solicitors Limited, 1st Floor, 502 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1JR
  • Yugin & Partners, Jubilee House, Merrion Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4RY
  • Ellistons Slp Solicitors Limited, 51-53 The Broadway, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4DJ
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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