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Borehamwood Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 73 days for registration of title in Borehamwood
  • 2 118 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Borehamwood
  • 3 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Borehamwood conveyancing is Chancel
  • 4 85% freehold and 15% leasehold conveyancing in Borehamwood for this year to date
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £17,471

Examples of recent conveyancing in Borehamwood since December 2024*

Transfer

of terraced residence, Brownlow Road, WD6 2DE completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £440,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced property, Chatsworth Close, WD6 1UE completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £540,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Sale

of apartment Coleridge Way WD6 2AR, at buying price of £428,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion

Sale

of house property, Wordsworth Gardens, WD6 2AB completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £650,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Borehamwood

Is the fact that my conveyancer in Borehamwood is not identified on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of her conveyancing?

That is more than likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Borehamwood conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

When does exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Borehamwood and do I need to attend the lawyers office?

If you are round the corner to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Borehamwood you are welcome to attend to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not the important part. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the solicitor to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Borehamwood)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Borehamwood

There are two types of lawyers who can execute conveyancing in Borehamwood namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide the legal services that required to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both required to carry out Borehamwood conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that the requirements and procedures should be accurately adhered to.

is it true that all Borehamwood solicitor firms on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Many mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be regulated by the CLC.

I am purchasing a property in Borehamwood. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Santander have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As your lender is Santander your lawyer must follow the formal requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Santander. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Santander where a lease fails to satisfy these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Borehamwood.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Borehamwood as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Borehamwood the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Borehamwood. I now require my file however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Borehamwood of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am buying a house and cash is in place. My solicitor has been given with 2 distinct forms of photographic ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer acknowledging that the funds are in place and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake DVD.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Borehamwood conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Borehamwood regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Borehamwood but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Martin Smith & Co, Majestic House, 18 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1DL
  • Spalter Fisher Llp, 1 Theobald Court, Theobald Street, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4RN
  • Landau & Cohen, Medburn Lodge, Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AD
  • Brightstone Law Llp, Brightstone House, 511 Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3FG
  • Maurice Hackenbroch & Co Limited, 297 Hale Lane, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7AX

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Borehamwood regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Borehamwood but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Horizon Law Limited, 214 High Street, EN5 5SZ
  • Home 2 Home Property Lawyers Limited, 32 Millais Gardens, HA8 5SY
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, Dephina House, N3 2JU
  • Graham Smith Property Lawyers , St Johns House, WD24 6PW
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA

Planning law solicitors in Borehamwood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Borehamwood with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Moerans, 123 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7JR
  • Yugin & Partners, Jubilee House, Merrion Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4RY
  • Ellistons Slp Solicitors Limited, 51-53 The Broadway, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4DJ
  • Pindoria Solicitors Limited, 1st Floor, 502 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1JR
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB

Neighboring Locations

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Edgware
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*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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