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Reasons to use our Somerstown conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Somerstown conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to Somerstown conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Somerstown solicitor have established very good working relationships with Somerstown local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Somerstown.
  • 3 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) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Somerstown - if so sets of lawyers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Somerstown has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerstown since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerstown

Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend handle conveyancing in Somerstown by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct 24hr exchanges. Do contact us to get a costs illustration and details as to availability.

When will exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Somerstown and do I need to be at the conveyancers branch?

If you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown you are welcome to attend to sign documents. However, the firms we work with provide countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to officially exchange at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Somerstown)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

This question may be naive but I am wet behind the ears as a 1st time purchaser of a ground floor flat in Somerstown. Do I receive the keys to the premises on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will instruct a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Somerstown?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will arrange to send the purchase money to the seller's lawyers, and once they have received this, you will be called to pick up the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.

My wife and I buying a terrace house in Somerstown. We would like to convert the garage to an office at the property.Will legal investigations on the property include checks to determine if these alterations are permitted?

Your conveyancer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Somerstown can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of changes or need the consent of a 3rd party. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I am buying a property in Somerstown. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Co-operative be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Co-operative your lawyer must follow the formal instructions outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Co-operative. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Co-operative where a lease fails to satisfy these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Somerstown.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Somerstown is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Somerstown are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Somerstown you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Somerstown and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to commercial tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Somerstown

My step-father has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown. Should I use them?

No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or family who have actually experience in using the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • Simkins Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Lyndales Llp, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
  • Sidney Torrance & Co, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Somerstown

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somerstown specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • 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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somerstown practicing in commercial conveyancing in Somerstown. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial 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

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

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