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Barrett & Co Solicitors Property Department
Solicitors fees for Buying and Selling Houses and Flats and other residential property related matters
- Freehold and leasehold
- Information sheets
- Shared equity
- Equity release schemes
- Property developers
- Leasehold Enfranchisement/extension
- Transfer of equity
Click Conveyancing fees for a quote
Had a quote click here to instruct us
If you prefer, telephone 01189589711 or 01235851220 letting the receptionist know you are seeking a quote or wish to instruct. We will be pleased to assist.
Whether you are experienced at house moving, a first time buyer or are re-mortgaging we can help. We have been carrying out residential conveyancing for over 25 years and so have considerable experience in all aspects of the conveyancing process. If you instruct us we will be acting for you. You will be given the direct email address of your Conveyancer, this is in addition to the more traditional means of communication by letter and telephone.
Each of our Conveyancers has over 10 years experience in the residential property market and is supported by assistants with an equal level of experience. Experience counts when it comes to over coming and avoiding problems to keep transactions moving forward. Our Conveyancers specialise in and deal exclusively with residential property matters.
We are on the panel of all the major mortgage companies.
Freehold and Leasehold
We undertake both Freehold and Leasehold conveyancing. Whether you are purchasing your dream retirement cottage, your first flat or, just moving on we can help.
To obtain a no obligation quote for the solicitors fees for selling or buying a house or a flat click on the links above. You will receive a comprehensive quote including, where appropriate, stamp duty, land registry fees etc. We will also send to you information sheets appropriate to your transaction. Knowing the legal costs, we hope, will help you to plan you move. Though we are based in Reading Berkshire and Didcot Oxfordshire we are not limited to acting within those areas. We can, and, do act in relation to properties throughout England and Wales.
Information sheets
We are aware that the buying and selling property is not something you do everyday and the whole process can appear confusing and stressful. We have prepared information sheets which are designed to remove some of the mystery of the process and we hope make it more easily understood. You may wish to take a few minutes to run through some of the sheets now. All the sheets can be printed off to be read at your leisure.
Click Information Sheets.
Shared equity properties
We act in relation to shared equity properties. As the rules relating to stamp duty etc are complex in relation to shared equity properties we can not quote for these on-line. To obtain a quote for a shared equity transaction telephone 01189589711 and ask for Gordon Hewson or Nigel Walter.
Equity release schemes
Equity release is becoming an increasingly popular way to release cash, whether for home improvements, a holiday or other purchase, or as a means of boosting retirement income. If you are over 60 and a homeowner, you can borrow against the value of your homes with the debt being repaid from the sale proceeds after your death. All lenders require borrowers to take independent legal advice which is where we can offer assistance. If you wish to discuss this in more detail or to obtain a quote, contact John Harrison on 01189589711.
Property Developers
We act for developers in relation to the acquisition of land or property for development. Including checking whether there is anything in the title which could hinder development. We prepare deeds for the new freehold properties and draw up leases for both new developments and conversions. If you would like us to contact you about the service we can offer you then please email ‘gordon@barrettandco.co.uk’ with a brief description of your project and your telephone number and Gordon Hewson or a colleague will contact you.
Leasehold enfranchisement - lease extension
We undertake Leasehold enfranchisement cases ( this is where leaseholders acquire the underlying freehold) and Lease extension case ( this is where a leaseholder acquires a further term of years). To find out more click here.
Transfers of Equity
This where a person who is already registered as a proprietor of a property remains on the deeds. It could then be that a second party is to be transferred off or onto the title. The transfer may take place ‘subject to a mortgage’ (the existing mortgage is being retained) or the property may be re-mortgaged at the same time. It may be there is no mortgage involved. To obtain a quote click here and complete the information requested and submit and we will email a quote to you.