Our Expertise

We work closely with our clients to provide legal support during times of change and uncertainty. Whether you are moving home or thinking of making a will, you will benefit from working with a specialist committed to personal service.

We operate a tailor made service for individuals. We always take the time to consider our clients’ personal circumstances and concerns. We pride ourselves on lateral thinking, quick response times and quality service.

Our areas of expertise are:

Residential Conveyancing
Equity Release Services
Wills
Probate
Elderly Client Care
Residential Landlord and Tenant
General Property Issues

If the area of expertise you require is not listed above, please still feel free to contact us on 01628 476283 as we have extensive links with other solicitors in the area who may be able to assist.

Residential Conveyancing FAQ	Residential Conveyancing Buying or selling your home can be a stressful time. Barrett and Associates aim to reduce any such stress by providing a fast, efficient and professional conveyancing service of the highest quality. We believe that communication is the key to this. We therefore aim to maintain regular contact with our clients by email, telephone and/or post. We provide a bespoke conveyancing service at a competitive price. We are also able to provide Home Information Packs. We take care of the legal aspects of buying, owning, financing and selling residential property, including owner occupied and buy-to let properties. We can also offer expert advice and assistance on remortgages, home equity release schemes, transfers of equity and leasehold extensions. Back to Top
Equity Release Services	Equity Release Services Equity release schemes are one way of generating capital from your home and in today’s society are becoming more commonplace. There are a number of schemes available which Independent Financial Advisers will be able to provide clear and professional advice on. When you have selected your Equity Release scheme it will be necessary for you to instruct a solicitor to advise you on the technicalities of the scheme and ensure that you understand the implications this will have for you during the operation of the scheme and the impact upon your inheritance once you have passed on. Barrett and Associates can advise on the implications of Equity Release schemes and are happy to do so on a fixed fee basis. Back to Top
Wills FAQ	Wills By making a Will you are not tempting fate. Everyone over 18 who owns land/buildings or other assets should consider making a Will. Dying without a will (known as intestacy) can cause unnecessary problems and heartache for your family and friends at a difficult and emotionally challenging time. Making a Will is the most important way of ensuring your assets and belongings are passed on in just the way that you want. It is vital if you have children, as you need to nominate guardians to care for them should the worst happen. It is also very important if you are not married to your partner because the law does not accord partners the same automatic inheritance rights as spouses. Drawing up a will is something that most of us dread, but making a Will does not have to be complex, time-consuming or costly, despite it being such an important and valuable document. Contact us today to ensure your family’s security after you’re gone. Back to Top
Probate FAQ	Probate It is always difficult when a loved one passes on. We appreciate the need for sympathetic and unobtrusive help at such times. We try and complete the various steps which have to be taken as quickly as is possible. There are a number of complexities involved in administering an estate, which is why most Executors and Personal Representatives prefer to engage a firm of solicitors for expert advice in this field. Barrett and Associates have the required expertise in this field and can carry out all the hard work for you, from dealing with the general administration, completion of the necessary tax forms, asset valuation and eventual distribution to the beneficiaries entitled. We will take you through the whole process step-by-step, making it as painless for you as possible. Back to Top
Elderly Client Care	Elderly Client Care People who are nearing retirement, or who have already retired, often have particular legal issues to face. They should of course make or consider reviewing their Wills. However, they may be concerned about paying for their care should they have to move into a Residential or Nursing Home. They may wish to try and preserve assets to pass on to their family. There are many situations where you may want someone to act on your behalf, whether through age, illness, accident or even for when you are overseas. We can advise on whom to appoint as an Attorney and on what powers should be given. Barrett and Associates can advise on all such matters and we are happy to visit a client at their home or indeed in hospital should it be required. Back to Top
Residential Landlord and Tenant	Residential Landlord and Tenant Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, we can negotiate and prepare the relevant leases and tenancy agreements. We will provide personal and comprehensive advice on the creation or renewal of residential agreements, and we will make certain that these are drafted in a cost-effective and efficient manner. We will ensure that your interests are protected and that the final agreement reflects both the latest law and your individual requirements. Back to Top
General Property Issues	General Property Issues We are able to provide advice on all general property matters such as: ownership of boundaries rights of way enforcement of covenants buying or selling a property at auction creating declarations of trust advising on joint home ownership powers of attorney Call us to discuss your particular property issue. Back to Top