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5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Somerstown

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Somerstown
  • 2 Using a high street Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Somerstown has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Somerstown solicitors work in partnership with Somerstown estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Somerstown is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerstown since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerstown

My partner and I are purchasing a maisonette in Somerstown. My lawyer is not on the lender conveyancing list. Can I still use my Somerstown conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the bank panel?

You must instruct a solicitor to deal with the legal work required if you need a loan to purchase your property. They will conduct all the relevant legal checks on the property, ensuring that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the necessary mortgage paperwork is in order. You can instruct a Somerstown conveyancing practitioner of your choice. Nevertheless, where the conveyancing practitioner appointed is not on the bank conveyancing panel supplemental costs will be incurred as separate legal representation will be required by them. Lender panel applications may be submitted, so where your conveyancer has not previously applied for membership they can do so.

AssumingI were to acquire a freehold housein Somerstown mortgage fee and have no survey and no local authority searches how much would I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Somerstown?

Any savings you would gain will be limited to the disbursement for searches. A lawyer is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with the sellers solicitor, SDLT return, register the ownership etc. A marginal saving might be made by not having to register a mortgage however it won't be significant.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Somerstown in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Somerstown. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Somerstown especially if they are familiar with such properties in Somerstown.

Taking into account that I will soon part with 450k on a property in Somerstown I would like to talk to a conveyancer concerning thetransaction ahead of appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Somerstown.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a case reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Somerstown should be the figure that you end up paying.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Somerstown. I've discover a site which looks to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

All being well we will complete our sale of a £250,000 flat in Somerstown next Friday. The management company has quoted £384 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Somerstown?

Somerstown conveyancing on leasehold flats more often than not involves the buyer’s lawyer sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address such questions most will be willing to do so. They may invoice a reasonable administration fee for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it is above £800. The administration charge levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration fees, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. In reality one has little choice but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Somerstown conveyancing firm to represent me?

Where there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to arrive at the price.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Somerstown residence is Flat 120, Clare Court Judd Street in August 2013. the Tribunal held that the premium to be paid for the extension of the lease should be £64,650 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 62.79 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lu Oliphant Solicitors Llp, The Euston Office, One Euston Square, 40 Melton Street, London, London, NW1 2FD
  • Freemans Solicitors, 22 Upper Woburn Place, London, London, WC1H 0HW
  • Simkins Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Lyndales Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Sidney Torrance & Co, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Somerstown practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Hodge Jones & Allen Llp, 180 North Gower Street, London, NW1 2NB
  • Freemans Solicitors, 22 Upper Woburn Place, London, London, WC1H 0HW
  • Simkins Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Lyndales Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Samuel & Co, 7-9 Ferdinand Street, London, NW1 3ES

Planning law solicitors in Somerstown regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somerstown specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Tuckers Solicitors Llp, 39 Warren Street, London, London, W1T 6AF
  • Ronaldsons Llp, 3rd Floor, 55 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HQ
  • Joelson Jd Llp, 30 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LZ
  • Collins Benson Goldhill Llp, 26-28 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 8QT
  • Gordons Partnership Llp, 22 Great James Street, London, WC1N 3ES

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

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