"Buying or selling property in Finchley? Local know-how will make the difference. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Finchley contacts. In addition, areas of concern specific to the Finchley region will also be examined."

Local issues considered by Finchley Conveyancing Solicitors:

Fridaysmove property lawyers in Finchley are on all UK mortgage lender panels, including:

What are the consequences if your solicitor is not on your Lender's panel?

Mortgage lenders maintain panels of solicitors who they will instruct to carry out legal work on mortgages. At one time, many lenders, especially the large banks, were prepared to instruct any firm of solicitors who asked to be placed on their panel. More recently, lenders have begun to remove firms which have either not completed many conveyancing transactions or have failed to meet other criteria. To proceed where your Finchley lawyer is not on a mortgage lender' s panel, you have the following options; you can either select a different lender or solicitor. It is possible to continue with your original choices, but your lender will expect you to pay for the legal costs relating to the mortgage. Bear in mind that it is usually more efficient and less expensive for the same firm act for you and your lender. If you decide to instruct another firm because they are on your lender's panel, you should bear in mind the following:

• The new firm might charge more or may charge additional fees.
• You might still have to pay your old firm for work they have already completed.
• The new firm may have no knowledge of the Finchley area.

Conveyancing Searches

If your are looking to buy a new home in Finchley your property lawyer is required to apply for Searches. The Local Authority for Finchley is London Borough of Barnet Council, North London Business Park (NLBP), Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1NP. Tel: 020 8359 2000 or out of hours emergencies on: 01925 444 405

Is your prospective new home in Finchley designated as in an at risk conservation area?

Conservation areas are designated by Local Authorities to control change in regions that people want to preserve the character of. However, sadly many are falling into a state of disrepair e.g. alterations to front elevations like removal of original bay windows.

The following conservation areas are reported as at risk:

• College Farm, Finchley - very bad, high vulnerability and improving.