My mortgage company has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Barnes but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Barnes or nearer to where I live. Can you assist?

The minority of Barnes conveyancing firms are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Barnes conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.

How does conveyancing in Barnes differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Barnes come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Barnes typically acquire the real estate, 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 Barnes or who has acted in the same development.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Barnes for my house move. Can I check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training requirements.

I have recently realised that I have Fifty years unexpired on my lease in Barnes. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Barnes.

I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Barnes. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Barnes premises is 25 Petley Road in February 2010. The Tribunal determined that the price payable for the freehold of the subject premises should be £18,760. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 156.6 years and 66.6 years.

I previously informed by my lender that their approved lawyers work on no move no charge basis for conveyancing in Barnes. I had a purchase fall through and now the solicitors want search fees! They say the fees are nothing to do with their fees!

in promising "no move no fee" Barnes conveyancing practices are waiving their fees for any work conducted. We must stress this does not constitute an insurance scheme. Disbursements aren’t covered – where the conveyancing practitioner have to pay money out to third parties, e.g. Barnes local search fees