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Main reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Colney Hatch

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Colney Hatch is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Our site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Colney Hatch will be conducted by a solicitor on your mortgage lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 3 Colney Hatch solicitors work in partnership with Colney Hatch estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 Colney Hatch lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Colney Hatch home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Colney Hatch

Examples of recent conveyancing in Colney Hatch since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Colney Hatch

I require quick conveyancing in Colney Hatch as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line within 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Colney Hatch the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

It has been four months following my purchase conveyancing in Colney Hatch completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 property 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.

Do I need to be wary about third parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Colney Hatch conveyancing firm?

As with many professional services, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all recommend solicitors to instruct. Sometimes these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that some banks specify a panel list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your transaction.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Colney Hatch it shows results of many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Colney Hatch or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Colney Hatch differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Colney Hatch. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in Colney Hatch who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Colney Hatch conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Colney Hatch conveyancing firm to assist?

if there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to determine the price.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Colney Hatch premises is 90 & 96 Poplar Grove in June 2013. It was held by the Tribunal that the premium to be paid for the new lease in respect of each of the flats referred should be £17,942 This case was in relation to 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 68 years.

Should I stop the direct debit for my mortgage with Virgin Money as soon as a completion date for my home sale in Colney Hatch has been set?

You are best advised to keep meeting any mortgage payments to Virgin Money until the mortgage is repaid on completion as part of your Colney Hatch conveyancing.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Colney Hatch regulated by the SRA

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

  • Groom Halliday, 5 Sandringham Gardens, North Finchley, London, London, N12 0NY
  • Howard Hyman & Co, The Law Chambers, 1a Friern Park, North Finchley, London, Middlesex, N12 9DE
  • Perry Clements Solicitors, Rex House, 354 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London, London, N12 0DD
  • Simons Levine & Co, 760 High Road, London, N12 9QH
  • Sylvester Amiel Lewin & Horne Llp, Pearl Assurance House, 319 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LY

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Colney Hatch

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Colney Hatch practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Groom Halliday, 5 Sandringham Gardens, North Finchley, London, London, N12 0NY
  • Simons Levine & Co, 760 High Road, London, N12 9QH
  • Sylvester Amiel Lewin & Horne Llp, Pearl Assurance House, 319 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LY
  • Ssp Law, Ground Floor, 311 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LY
  • Yva Solicitors Llp, Yva House, 811 High Road, North Finchley, London, London, N12 8JT

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Colney Hatch regulated by the CLC

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

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

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