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Reasons to use our Cockfosters conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Cockfosters is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Cockfosters conveyancing lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 3 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Cockfosters selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Cockfosters home moves can be made significantly more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 There is a strong possibility the other side’s lawyers have offices in Cockfosters - if so sets of conveyancers will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cockfosters since December 2024*

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, York Road, EN5 1LN completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £940,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Westpole Avenue, EN4 0AY completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £755,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Sale

of semi premises, Leicester Road, EN5 5DA completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £525,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Sale

of house premises, Eton Avenue, EN4 8TY completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £685,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cockfosters

My conveyancer has discovered a a problem with the lease for the apartment we are buying in Cockfosters. The other side have put forward title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor says that he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the risk of a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the mortgage company can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your conveyancer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the RBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Cockfosters?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Cockfosters.

I got the keys to my house on 2 July and the transaction details is yet to be on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Cockfosters expressed confidence that it should be concluded inside ten days. Are properties in Cockfosters uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Cockfosters registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any 3rd parties. As of today approximately three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration occurs once the new owner is living at the premises so registration formalities is not typically top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one near me in Cockfosters I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Cockfosters for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

I have been advised by a few estate agents in Cockfosters to select a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to market your services over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to give any commission for directing people our way. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Cockfosters. I've discover a site which looks to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

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?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Cockfosters regulated by the SRA

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

  • Braikenridge & Edwards, 30 Church Hill Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8TB
  • Peter Brown & Co Solicitors Llp, Ground & First Floor, Comer House, 19 Station Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1QJ
  • Howard Schneider Spiro Steele, Constable House, 5 Bulwer Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5JD
  • Macrory Ward, 27 Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1PH
  • P W Moody, 25 Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1PH

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Cockfosters regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Cockfosters 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

Planning law solicitors in Cockfosters regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cockfosters with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Vanderpump & Sykes Llp, Lough Point, 2 Gladbeck Way, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 7JA
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • 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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