One of the most important aspects when purchasing a property abroad is to ensure you are dealing with a reputable solicitor who will give you help, advise and look after your interests
Based in the north west of England, Birchall Blackburn LLP are a law firm with solicitors who specialise in foreign property and overseas conveyancing .
Why Use A UK Solicitor? To ensure your best interests are protected
Birchall Blackburn LLP are independent from estate agents and developers, so there is no conflict of interest in their advice. Bear in mind foreign lawyers can often act on both sides of a transaction which must question their independence.
DO NOT
Sign any contract before receiving legal advice - once you have signed you are bound by its terms.
DO NOT
Pay any money over until advised it is safe to do so or you may lose it for good
Certainty. Birchall Blackburn LLP offer a fixed fee service, so you know how much it will cost from the very start. Contact them for details of their fees.
Reputation. Their specialist foreign property team has many years' experience in conducting property transactions overseas. They also have a network of trusted associates.
Convenience. You can speak to them without worrying about the language, the time difference or the cost of international calls. Why go to the trouble of finding a lawyer in the country you are buying in, when you can use someone in the UK?
Security. Birchall Blackburn LLP are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority which has strict rules of conduct. Many legal advisors abroad are not subject to the same type of rules and regulations.
Insurance. Birchall Blackburn LLP hold professional indemnity insurance that covers you should anything go wrong because of the advice they give. Many foreign legal professionals are not subject to compulsory insurance and in the event of a problem you would have to take action against them in the foreign courts.
Lifestyles International Property does not have any have any contract, legal agreement or receive any fees from Birchall Blackburn LLP for introducing you to them, it is purely to give you peace of mind with your property purchase abroad.
Contact them directly at:-
Birchall Blackburn LLP
20 Kennedy Street
Manchester
M2 4BY
Phone: 0161 238 5634
Visit their web site at www.bboverseas.co.uk
