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Reasons to use our Finchley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors tell you it just might be necessary to attend your conveyancer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 2 Excellent communication and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Finchley conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Finchley has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Over the years Finchley solicitor have established valuable links with Finchley local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Finchley.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Finchley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Finchley since January 2025*

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Conveyance

of apartment Nether Street N3 1QQ, at a price of £430,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

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Disposal

of flat Spencer Close N3 3TY, at sale price of £550,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of terraced property, Montpelier Road, N3 2ER completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £800,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

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Purchase

of apartment Woodlands Avenue N3 2NR, purchased for £340,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Finchley

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Finchley is more expensive?

The conveyancing charges on a leasehold premises in Finchley is frequently higher as compared to a freehold transaction. This is because there is an amount of extra time necessary in communicating with the freeholder and managing agents to obtain evidence concerning whether the rent and maintenance charges have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

We are planning to buy with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. I popped in a couple of local solicitors yet cant to find a Finchley conveyancing firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel. Please you help?

You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type Finchley or your location and you will be presented with a number of lawyer offices in Finchley or nearest you.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Finchley prior to appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Finchley. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My step-father has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Finchley. Should I find my own solicitor?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Finchley conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have used the firm you're contemplating using.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Finchley. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.

Assuming the lease is registered - and almost all are in Finchley - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Finchley conveyancing firm to assist?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Finchley conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Finchley flat is Ground Floor 110 Station Road in June 2013. The Tribunal found that the premium payable for a lease extension should be £31,665. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 56.65 years.

What advice do you have for searching for cost effective conveyancing in Finchley?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they would recommend. Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Finchley. Call two or three from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you commit. Third is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Avoid the trap of appointing lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Finchley

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Finchley regulated by the SRA

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

  • S Hirsch & Co, Wohl Enterprise Hub, Finchley Central, London, N3 2BS
  • Ogr Stock Denton Llp, Winston House, 349 Regents Park Road, Finchley, London, N3 1DH
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Bsg Solicitors Llp, 314 Regents Park Road, London, Finchley, N3 2JX
  • Jss Law Limited, 314 Regents Park Road, Finchley, London, N3 2JX

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Finchley regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

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

Planning law solicitors in Finchley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Finchley with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Moerans, 123 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7JR
  • F S Garford, 26 Fairfax Place, London, NW6 4EH
  • Pindoria Solicitors Limited, 1st Floor, 502 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1JR
  • Yugin & Partners, Jubilee House, Merrion Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4RY

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

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