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Reasons to use our Cricklewood conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers have offices in Cricklewood - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Cricklewood property deals can become significantly more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Cricklewood 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.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Cricklewood who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Cricklewood property lawyers work in partnership with Cricklewood estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cricklewood since December 2024*

Transfer

of semi property, Pine Road, NW2 6RY completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £650,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Acquisition

of apartment Lichfield Road NW2 2RG, at a price of £400,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Teignmouth Road, NW2 4DX completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £2,675,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Disposal

of apartment Mapesbury Road NW2 4JA, at sale price of £550,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cricklewood

I was told yesterday by my lender that my Cricklewood property lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?

The first thing you need to do is to call your Cricklewood lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Cricklewood yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Cricklewood and has limited impact for conveyancing in Cricklewood but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

I am considering applying for a Bank of Ireland mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Cricklewood with 60% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Bank of Ireland will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

is it true that all Cricklewood solicitor firms on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be regulated by the CLC.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Cricklewood. My financial adviser recommended their conveyancers. I paid an advanced payment of £200. Not long after, the conveyancing practitioner contacted me to say that they were not on the Yorkshire BS 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 Yorkshire BS 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.

Planning on purchasing a house in Cricklewood. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Cricklewood lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one near me in Cricklewood I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Cricklewood in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the agent informed us that the owners will only move forward if we appoint their recommended solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Cricklewood

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this request. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Cricklewood conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing targets set by HQ.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Cricklewood regulated by the SRA

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

  • Eracleous & Mckenna Llp, 81 Cricklewood Broadway, London, London, NW2 3JR
  • S D Rosser & Co, 25 High Road, London, NW10 2TE
  • Ved & Co, 79a High Road, London, NW10 2SU
  • Joseph Melchior & Co, 16 Ulysses Road, London, NW6 1EE
  • Brondesbury Legal Llp, 346, Kilburn High Road, London, Middlesex, NW6 2QJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cricklewood

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cricklewood with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Eracleous & Mckenna Llp, 81 Cricklewood Broadway, London, London, NW2 3JR
  • S D Rosser & Co, 25 High Road, London, NW10 2TE
  • Sbg Solicitors, 1st Floor, 227 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2RY
  • Malik & Malik Ltd, 234- 236 High Road, London, NW10 2NX
  • Iec Solicitors, 282 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2EY

Planning law solicitors in Cricklewood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cricklewood specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Cricklewood
  • F S Garford, 26 Fairfax Place, London, NW6 4EH
  • Grower Freeman, Ivor House, 25-26 Ivor Place, London, NW1 6HR
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Glovers Solicitors Llp, 6 York Street, London, W1U 6QD
  • Streathers Trust Corporation Limited, 44 Baker Street, London, London, W1U 7AL

Neighboring Locations

Dollis Hill
Childs Hill
Cricklewood
Willesden
Brondesbury

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