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Reasons to use our Somerstown conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Somerstown has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Somerstown who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Somerstown
  • 5 Somerstown conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerstown since January 2025*

Disposal

of apartment Eden Grove N7 8GQ, at purchase amount of £537,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of apartment Essex Road N1 3AR, acquired for £760,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house property, Dartmouth Park Road, NW5 1SU completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £3,700,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Acquisition

of flat Branch Place N1 5PH, acquired for £692,500. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerstown

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Somerstown is not identified on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?

It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the Somerstown conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

I am under pressure from the mortgagee in possession of a property in Somerstown to complete within four weeks. What can be done to quicken up the conveyancing process?

Where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will make use of local relationships and intelligence. It is possible that they would have transacted previoushomes in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Somerstown conveyancing lawyer. Second, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is believed that 18% of Somerstown conveyancing transactions are held up or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal process being held up by as much as three weeks. It is estimated that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Somerstown conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check as early as possible.

Does a directory service exist listing Bank of Ireland panel conveyancers in Somerstown on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings visible on the web. If you are in need of a Somerstown property lawyer on the Bank of Ireland please make the most of our facility.

We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from Aldermore as we want to conduct renovations to our property in Somerstown. Do we need to choose a local Somerstown solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Aldermore do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Aldermore list.

I can not work out if my bank requires a lease extension. I have called my Somerstown building society branch on a couple of occasions and was told it does not impact the mortgage offer and they would lend. My Somerstown conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Your solicitor has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 provisions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Somerstown as I am under an ultimatum to complete inside 3 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not taking a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Somerstown the following are examples of what can crop up and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

My wife and I purchased a terraced Victorian property in Somerstown. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Britannia. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Somerstown and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Somerstown. I need to find out if they are on the bank's approved list of lawyers. Can you help?

You should call your lawyer to enquire if they are on the bank's approved list. Alternatively please call us and we can make some checks for you. If they are not on the bank panel we we can help find a specialist conveyancing solicitor in Somerstown on the approved list for your lender.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somerstown with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Hodge Jones & Allen Llp, 180 North Gower Street, London, NW1 2NB
  • Freemans Solicitors, 22 Upper Woburn Place, London, London, WC1H 0HW
  • Simkins Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Lyndales Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Samuel & Co, 7-9 Ferdinand Street, London, NW1 3ES

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Somerstown with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Somerstown. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Lu Oliphant Solicitors Llp, The Euston Office, One Euston Square, 40 Melton Street, London, London, NW1 2FD
  • Freemans Solicitors, 22 Upper Woburn Place, London, London, WC1H 0HW
  • Bma Law Limited, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP
  • Simkins Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Lyndales Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Somerstown regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Somerstown but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, Dephina House, N3 2JU
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA

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

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