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  • 1 Somerstown solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Somerstown conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
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  • 3 The Somerstown conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Somerstown
  • 4 The practices shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Somerstown has a number to pick 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 February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerstown

I am considering applying for a Aldermore mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Somerstown with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Aldermore ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, but Aldermore would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

I require fast conveyancing in Somerstown as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Somerstown the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I purchased a terraced Victorian house in Somerstown. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Barclays . I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Barclays to clarify?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for 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 question the position with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Somerstown differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Somerstown come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Somerstown usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Somerstown or who has acted in the same development.

My partner has recommend that I use his conveyancers in Somerstown. Do I take his advice?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the solicitor you're considering.

All being well we will complete our sale of a £175,000 garden flat in Somerstown in just under a week. The freeholder has quoted £324 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Somerstown?

Somerstown conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually results in fees being levied by management companies :

    Completing pre-exchange enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Somerstown Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your solicitor will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Somerstown leasehold property is £350. For Somerstown conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to supply answers.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Somerstown conveyancing firm to help?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Somerstown conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Somerstown residence is Flat 120, Clare Court Judd Street in August 2013. the Tribunal held that the premium to be paid for the extension of the lease should be £64,650 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 62.79 years.

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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 Licensed Conveyancers in Somerstown regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note 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

Planning law solicitors in Somerstown regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somerstown 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
  • Tuckers Solicitors Llp, 39 Warren Street, London, London, W1T 6AF
  • Ronaldsons Llp, 3rd Floor, 55 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HQ
  • Joelson Jd Llp, 30 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LZ
  • Collins Benson Goldhill Llp, 26-28 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 8QT
  • Gordons Partnership Llp, 22 Great James Street, London, WC1N 3ES

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

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