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Main reasons to use our service to assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in North Kensington

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in North Kensington
  • 2 North Kensington lawyers work in partnership with North Kensington estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 3 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party are located in North Kensington - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 4 North Kensington lawyer are the key to a successful North Kensington conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 5 Over the years North Kensington lawyer have developed excellent connections with North Kensington local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in North Kensington.

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Kensington since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Kensington

What is the best method for finding a freehold conveyancing in North Kensington?

Option 1 is to ask relatives who they would recommend.

Option 2 is to search the web for conveyancing in North Kensington. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and invite them to send you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your own requirements including area of the property,deadlines, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to opt for ninety nine pound conveyancing in North Kensington

We are buying our first property. Our conveyancer has messagedto enquire if we would like to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in North Kensington

The extent of North Kensington conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you properly understand what information each search could supply. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If in doubt, ask the conveyancer to explain.

I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in North Kensington. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 29/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Yes, subject to a minimum lease term of 85 years. The unexpired lease term must be at least the mortgage term plus 45 years. See also 5.14.9

Will our lawyer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in North Kensington.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in North Kensington. Plenty of people will buy a house in North Kensington, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be carried out by the buyer or by their lawyers which will give them a better understanding of the risks in North Kensington. The conventional set of information supplied to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard question of the seller to discover whether the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer may bring a claim for damages stemming from an incorrect answer. The purchaser’s lawyers will also order an environmental search. This should higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be carried out.

It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in North Kensington took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 asset 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.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in North Kensington for my house move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in North Kensington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Salinger Solicitors & Notary Public, 165 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SH
  • North Star Law Ltd, St. James House, 13 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HD
  • Bromptons, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB
  • John May Law, 17 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in North Kensington regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Kensington specialising in commercial conveyancing in North Kensington. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Selachii Llp, 96 Kensington High Street, London, London, W8 4SG
  • Salinger Solicitors & Notary Public, 165 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SH
  • North Star Law Ltd, St. James House, 13 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HD
  • Bromptons, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in North Kensington regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in North Kensington but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Quality Conveyancing Ltd, Westgate House, W5 1YY

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

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