Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Property Lawyers in York
Barbara Jacobs is a property law and conveyancing practice with over 38 years of combined experience. Our team of qualified solicitors specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, offering fixed-fee services for sales, purchases, remortgages, and equity release. We prioritise transparency, independence, and client-focused solutions, serving clients across England and Wales. Our expertise extends to freehold and leasehold transactions, buy-to-let properties, and auction purchases.We maintain strong relationships with estate agents and finance professionals while avoiding referral fees. Detailed quotations are provided upfront, with a commitment to resolving client concerns promptly. Our team includes solicitors with decades of local and national property market knowledge, ensuring efficient and reliable service.
Services
Residential sales
Property purchases
Remortgage advice
Buy-to-let transactions
Leasehold conveyancing
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees for complete pricing transparency.
- Our team has over 38 years of combined property law experience.
- We prioritise direct, transparent communication with clients.
- We operate without referral fees from estate agents.
- Our solicitors are listed on the Law Society website.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Faultless service
Highly recommended
Professional and efficient
Excellent local knowledge
Prompt responses
Services
Residential conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions with fixed fee structures and transparent pricing. Our experienced solicitors manage sales, purchases, and remortgages across England and Wales. Clients benefit from our local market knowledge and proactive approach to resolving transaction issues.
Buy-to-let transactions
Specialist support for buy-to-let property acquisitions and sales. We understand the unique requirements of property investors and provide tailored advice on tax implications and regulatory requirements. Our fixed fee structure ensures cost certainty for investment property transactions.
Remortgage services
Efficient remortgage assistance with competitive fixed fees. We streamline the process of switching lenders while ensuring all legal requirements are met. Our team works closely with clients' chosen mortgage providers to ensure smooth transitions.
Leasehold conveyancing
Comprehensive leasehold transaction services including lease term analysis and service charge reviews. We specialise in identifying potential issues with leasehold properties and negotiating favourable terms for our clients.
Auction property purchases
Specialist support for auction property acquisitions. We provide pre-auction legal advice and expedite post-purchase legal work to meet strict completion deadlines. Our team has extensive experience with auction-specific legal requirements.
People
Barbara Jacobs
Sole Proprietor
Qualified solicitor since 1980 with over 38 years' experience in property law. Former Under Sheriff of York and member of York Residential Landlords Association.
Jane Sachedina
Associate Solicitor
Qualified in 1985 with extensive legal and local knowledge. Specialises in residential property transactions across North Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Alison Harris
Associate Solicitor
1995-qualified solicitor with specialist experience in residential property transactions. Known for local market expertise and client-focused approach.
David Plowman
Legal Assistant
Supports client liaison and administration with 15+ years' experience in York-based legal practices. Provides market insights for residential transactions.
Dawn Bunting
Conveyancing Support
Specialises in conveyancing since 1996. Builds strong relationships with local solicitors and estate agents to facilitate smooth transactions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout England and Wales, with particular expertise in North Yorkshire and surrounding regions.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee quotations for all standard residential property transactions and remortgages.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have over 38 years combined experience, with individual practitioners qualified since 1980, 1985, and 1995.
How do you handle transaction complications?
We proactively resolve issues with our local knowledge and experience, maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Can you handle urgent property transactions?
Yes, we've successfully completed transactions with tight deadlines, including 4-week completion periods for property purchases.
Reviews (2)
Meg K.
Dec 25, 2017
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Barbara Jacobs and especially her assistant David Ploughman were phenomenal. We were moving from abroad and needed to be into our new flat on a specific day. Considering the lengthy home-buying process in the UK, they were quick to respond and made excellent recommendations - and they made the exchange and completion happen when we needed it to. Would use them again for all other conveyor solicitor needs in the future.
Geoff Chalmers
Nov 15, 2017
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I have used Barbara Jacobs and Co on two occasions over the last 12 months and found their work to be outstanding. Alison, David and Barbara were fast, professional and worked to a very high standard with excellent communication throughout the process. They were also fantastic value and I can't rate them highly enough.
