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Cheap conveyancing in East Barnet does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Main reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in East Barnet

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in East Barnet
  • 2 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors have offices in East Barnet - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors advise it just might be important to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 East Barnet solicitors work in partnership with East Barnet estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you need

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Barnet since March 2022*

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Disposal

of house premises, Ferney Road, EN4 8LE completing on 21/03/2022 at a price of £583,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Sale

of terraced property, Alston Road, EN5 4ET completing on 18/03/2022 at a price of £750,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

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Sale

of semi property, Tarling Road, N2 8LB completing on 21/03/2022 at a price of £510,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of house premises, Old Park View, EN2 7EQ completing on 18/03/2022 at a price of £1,000,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Barnet

We chose a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in East Barnet recently. After carefully reading the Terms I seewe are responsible for charges even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or use an on-line firm advertising no move no charge conveyancing in East Barnet?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover the cases that do not proceed. Also remember that such arrangements tend not to protect you from outlay such as East Barnet conveyancing search costs.

I have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in East Barnet. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Bank of Scotland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in East Barnet and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in East Barnet. 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Barnet

    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. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in East Barnet prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in East Barnet. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My father-in-law has urged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in East Barnet. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

I have appointed a East Barnet conveyancing solicitor for our home move (FTB’s) and have spotted in the Ts and Cs that they are not governed by the FCA. Need I be worried or is that standard with solicitor?

We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancing practitioner don't lend money. They will be regulated by the SRA, who dictate strict obligations covering funds sitting by them.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East Barnet regulated by the SRA

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

  • Braikenridge & Edwards, 30 Church Hill Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8TB
  • Julian Cohen, 67 Athenaeum Road, London, London, N20 9AL
  • Kleyman & Co Solicitors Limited, The Brentano Suite, Prospect House, 2 Athenaeum Road, London, London, N20 9AE
  • Roulla Georgiou Solicitor, 74 Friars Walk, London, N14 5LN
  • Carlsons Solicitors Limited, Whetstone House, 1-3 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 9HE

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in East Barnet regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in East Barnet but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Horizon Law Limited, 214 High Street, EN5 5SZ
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, Dephina House, N3 2JU
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • Home 2 Home Property Lawyers Limited, 32 Millais Gardens, HA8 5SY

Planning law solicitors in East Barnet regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in East Barnet with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Vanderpump & Sykes Llp, Lough Point, 2 Gladbeck Way, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 7JA
  • Stuart & Co, 285 Fore Street, London, London, N9 0PD
  • Sal & Co Solicitors Limited, 191 Angel Place, Fore Street, Edmonton, London, England, N18 2UD
  • Moerans, 123 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7JR

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

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