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Reasons to use our East Barnet conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. East Barnet has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 The practices listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in East Barnet 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 The East Barnet conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in East Barnet
  • 5 East Barnet conveyancers work in conjunction with East Barnet estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you require

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Barnet since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Barnet

We are getting closer to an exchange on a house in East Barnet and my mum and dad have transferred the exchange deposit to my solicitor. I am now advised that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the mortgage company concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for this now to hold matters up?

The conveyancer is obliged to clarify with mortgage company to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only notify this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

At what point does exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in East Barnet and am I required to attend the solicitors office?

Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in East Barnet you are invited in to sign contracts. However, the firms we recommend supply a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in East Barnet)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I have a renovated Edwardian house in East Barnet. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Halifax. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. Is it worth asking Halifax to clarify?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in East Barnet and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I am purchasing my first flat in East Barnet with a loan from HSBC Bank. The developers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The estate agent told me not reveal to my lawyer about this deal as it would adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in East Barnet for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in East Barnet. Conveyancing and Chelsea Building Society mortgage are in place. 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 1998. The conveyancing solicitor in East Barnet who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a East Barnet conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

We have reached the end of our tether in negotiating a lease extension in East Barnet. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

if there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to judgment on the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a East Barnet property is 23 Beaconsfield Road in July 2013. The Tribunals decided that the amount payable was £31,203 for the freehold. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term was 70.31 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in East Barnet

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in East Barnet practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Braikenridge & Edwards, 30 Church Hill Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8TB
  • Atalaw Solicitors, 255a Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 0DG
  • Kleyman & Co Solicitors Limited, The Brentano Suite, Prospect House, 2 Athenaeum Road, London, London, N20 9AE
  • Roulla Georgiou Solicitor, 74 Friars Walk, London, N14 5LN
  • Carlsons Solicitors Limited, Whetstone House, 1-3 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 9HE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in East Barnet regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in East Barnet practicing in commercial conveyancing in East Barnet. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Braikenridge & Edwards, 30 Church Hill Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8TB
  • Julian Cohen, 67 Athenaeum Road, London, London, N20 9AL
  • Kleyman & Co Solicitors Limited, The Brentano Suite, Prospect House, 2 Athenaeum Road, London, London, N20 9AE
  • Roulla Georgiou Solicitor, 74 Friars Walk, London, N14 5LN
  • Carlsons Solicitors Limited, Whetstone House, 1-3 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 9HE

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in East Barnet regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in East Barnet 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
  • 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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