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  • 1 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Hendon regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Hendon - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 3 Over the years Hendon solicitor have established excellent links with Hendon local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in Hendon.
  • 4 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal links with Hendon estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Hendon since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hendon

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Yorkshire BS Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Hendon?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

Are all Hendon Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel?

Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their panels.

I recently had an offer agreed on a house in Hendon. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an upfront payment of £200. Shortly after, the conveyancer called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Leeds Building Society panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Kent Reliance have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a property in Hendon has been accepted, what happens next?

The property agent will need to be advised as to your solicitor's details (ensure that the conveyancers are on the bank’s approved list). Contact Kent Reliance or your broker and finish off any outstanding forms. Kent Reliance will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or owners to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. Kent Reliance will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Hendon.

Should my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Hendon.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in Hendon. Some people will purchase a house in Hendon, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Lawyers are not best placed to give advice on flood risk, however there are a various searches that can be carried out by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which should figure out the risks in Hendon. The conventional set of property information forms given to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard question of the vendor to find out if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the residence has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the vendor, then a buyer could issue a legal claim for losses stemming from an misleading reply. A purchaser’s lawyers will also order an enviro search. This should indicate if there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be made.

It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Hendon took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Hendon is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Hendon are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hendon you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hendon may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Am I right to be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a local Hendon conveyancing firm?

As is the case with lots of professional services, often suggestions from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may put forward lawyers to choose. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the right to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that many lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your home move.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hendon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sinclairs, 20 Watford Way, London, NW4 3AD
  • Pearl & Co, 166 Station Road, London, NW4 3SP
  • J J Goldstein & Co, 69a Brent Street, London, NW4 2EA
  • Abgm Solicitors Ltd, 74 Brent Street, Hendon, London, NW4 2ES
  • Churchills Solicitors Limited, Churchill House, 137 Brent Street, Hendon, London, NW4 4DJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hendon regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hendon practicing in commercial conveyancing in Hendon. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Sinclairs, 20 Watford Way, London, NW4 3AD
  • J J Goldstein & Co, 69a Brent Street, London, NW4 2EA
  • Abgm Solicitors Ltd, 74 Brent Street, Hendon, London, NW4 2ES
  • Churchills Solicitors Limited, Churchill House, 137 Brent Street, Hendon, London, NW4 4DJ
  • Pearlmans Limited, 39 Finchley Lane, London, NW4 1BX

Planning law solicitors in Hendon regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hendon with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on special planning controls
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Moerans, 123 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7JR
  • Pindoria Solicitors Limited, 1st Floor, 502 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1JR
  • F S Garford, 26 Fairfax Place, London, NW6 4EH
  • Yugin & Partners, Jubilee House, Merrion Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4RY

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

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