Overseas Conveyancing

To ensure your best interests are protected

We are independent from agents/developers, so there is no conflict of interest in our advice. Bear in mind foreign lawyers can often act for 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.

...and why use Birchall Blackburn?

Certainty. We offer a fixed fee service, so you know how much it will cost from the very start. Contact us for details of our fees.

Reputation. Our specialist foreign property department has many years' experience in conducting property transactions overseas. We also have a network of trusted associates abroad.

Convenience. You can speak to us 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. We are regulated by the Law Society which has strict rules of conduct. Many legal advisors abroad are not subject to the same type of rules and regulations.

Insurance. We hold professional indemnity insurance that covers you should anything go wrong because of the advice we 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.