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Reasons to use our Chorleywood conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Chorleywood regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chorleywood is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Chorleywood property deals can become significantly more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Regardless alternative sites may claim it may be necessary to pop into your lawyer to execute documents. There are various parties with engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 Chorleywood lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Chorleywood conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chorleywood since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chorleywood

I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Chorleywood. 95% of the properties are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Chorleywood?

Conveyancing Searches are a central link in the Chorleywood conveyancing process. There are numerous companies delivering Chorleywood conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are generally termed personal search providers due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.

We are buying a end of terrace house in Chorleywood. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to determine if these works are permitted?

Your solicitor will review the deeds as conveyancing in Chorleywood will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of changes or necessitated the permission of another owner. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We expect to receive a DIP from Aldermore this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Aldermore recommend any Chorleywood solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Chorleywood solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Aldermore through the process.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Chorleywood. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Chorleywood?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Chorleywood. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Chorleywood. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chorleywood

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Chorleywood before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Chorleywood. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Chorleywood especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Chorleywood.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Chorleywood and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Chorleywood. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Chorleywood area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Chorleywood. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chorleywood

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chorleywood practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Plainlaw Llp, Acers, Doggetts Wood Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4TH
  • Archer Rusby Solicitors Limited, 3 Norfolk Court, Norfolk Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1LA
  • Coyle White Devine Limited, Boughton Business Park, Bell Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6GL
  • Knipe Woodhouse-smith, 145-147 High Street, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QL
  • Dbp Law Limited, Unit 17 Metro Centre, Dwight Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9SB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chorleywood regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chorleywood practicing in commercial conveyancing in Chorleywood. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Plainlaw Llp, Acers, Doggetts Wood Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4TH
  • Archer Rusby Solicitors Limited, 3 Norfolk Court, Norfolk Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1LA
  • Bowen Egles Llp, Sunley House, Old's Approach, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9TB
  • Lawrence C. Samuels Ll.b Solicitor, 29 Farm Way, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3EE
  • Batemans, 58 High Street, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0HJ

Planning law solicitors in Chorleywood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chorleywood practicing in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Paul Fallon & Company, 87-89 Market Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PT
  • Bps Solicitors, 85 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1DE

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

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