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Reasons to use our North Finchley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that North Finchley lawyer have established excellent working relationships with North Finchley local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in North Finchley.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in North Finchley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 North Finchley lawyer are the linchpin to a successful North Finchley conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 This site is the only site offering you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in North Finchley will be conducted by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s member panel.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. North Finchley home moves can become a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Finchley since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Finchley

Having sold my house in North Finchley last April but the buyer keeps e-mailing every few hours to say her lawyer needs to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?

After completion of your disposal your solicitor should deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where relevant, your lawyer should also confirm that the mortgage has been repaid to the purchasers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks peculiar conveyancing in North Finchley.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in North Finchley in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to grant a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in North Finchley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in North Finchley especially if they are acquainted with such properties in North Finchley.

How straightforward is it to use the search tool to find a conveyancing practitioner in North Finchley on the authorised to act for my lender?

1st pick a lender such as Barclays , The Mortgage Works or Aldermore then specify your preferred area such as North Finchley. Conveyancing firms in North Finchley and beyond will then be shown.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in North Finchley it shows results of numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in North Finchley or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in North Finchley differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four estimates from varying types of law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in North Finchley. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in North 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 attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a North Finchley conveyancing firm to help?

Where there is a missing freeholder or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the LVT to assess the price.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a North Finchley property is Flat 2 2 Netherfield Road in April 2010. The Tribunale held that premium payable for a 90 year extension to the existing Lease should be £7,705. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 76 years.

How does one as executor remove a deceased person's name from the title register for a property in North Finchley?

If a North Finchley property is jointly owned and one of the owners dies, the name will not automatically be removed from the Land Registry title. You are not required to amend the title as in the event of a sale you would just be required to supply proof as to the reason the joint proprietor is missing from the transfer, ordinarily this is in the form of a grant of probate.

With a view to making things smoother for the sale of the property you may arrange to have the deceased party erased from the title by submitting an application to the land registry with evidence of the death. There is no charge from the Registry for this service.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in North Finchley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Howard Hyman & Co, The Law Chambers, 1a Friern Park, North Finchley, London, Middlesex, N12 9DE
  • Chambers Rutland & Crauford, 845d High Road, London, N12 8PT
  • Simons Levine & Co, 760 High Road, London, N12 9QH
  • Yva Solicitors Llp, Yva House, 811 High Road, North Finchley, London, London, N12 8JT
  • Perry Clements Solicitors, Rex House, 354 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London, London, N12 0DD

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

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in North 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
  • Horizon Law Limited, 214 High Street, EN5 5SZ
  • Home 2 Home Property Lawyers Limited, 32 Millais Gardens, HA8 5SY
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP

Planning law solicitors in North Finchley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Finchley practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Vanderpump & Sykes Llp, Lough Point, 2 Gladbeck Way, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 7JA
  • Moerans, 123 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7JR
  • Sal & Co Solicitors Limited, 191 Angel Place, Fore Street, Edmonton, London, England, N18 2UD
  • Stuart & Co, 285 Fore Street, London, London, N9 0PD

Neighboring Locations

Oakleigh Park
Whetstone
Woodside Park
North Finchley

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

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