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Reasons to use our Chorleywood conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Chorleywood conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Chorleywood
  • 2 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Chorleywood who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 Chorleywood property lawyers work in partnership with Chorleywood estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 4 Chorleywood conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Chorleywood solicitor have established excellent connections with Chorleywood local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Chorleywood.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chorleywood since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chorleywood

I can see plenty of information on this site about conveyancing in Chorleywood but what is your top tip for appointing the right conveyancer in Chorleywood

Do not opt for the lowest Chorleywood conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Chorleywood?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Chorleywood and Solicitor firms in Chorleywood who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. Both can conduct associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am due to move property in December. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Chorleywood. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from your property agent however this should only occur after the sellers conveyancers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. Subsequently you can inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Chorleywood or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Chorleywood.

A friend recommended that if I am buying in Chorleywood I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

This is a search is sometimes included in the estimate for your Chorleywood conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about Chorleywood around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Chorleywood.

Just bought a terraced house in Chorleywood , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My Chorleywood conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my purchase is registered.

As far as conveyancing in Chorleywood is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any other persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration takes place once the buyer has moved in to the property therefore registration formalities is not always primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Chorleywood differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Chorleywood come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Chorleywood usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Chorleywood or who has acted in the same development.

What makes your site different to alternative online quote calculators for conveyancing in Chorleywood?

At this site secure an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances of your conveyancing in Chorleywood. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate commission arrangements with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the highest per referral, rather than the best value conveyancing in Chorleywood

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Chorleywood with the aim of speeding up the sale process?

  • A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Chorleywood can be reduced if you get in touch lawyers as soon as your agents start advertising the property and ask them to put together the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ solicitors.
  • You believe that you know the number of years remaining on your lease but you should verify this via your lawyers. A buyer’s conveyancer will not be happy to advise their client to proceed with the purchase of a leasehold property the lease term is below 80 years. It is therefore important at an as soon as possible that you consider whether the lease term for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the freehold, you should ensure that you are holding the original share document. Arranging a re-issued share certificate is often a time consuming formality and delays many a Chorleywood home move. Where a duplicate share is necessary, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (if relevant) for this sooner rather than later. The majority of landlords or Management Companies in Chorleywood charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management pack can be applied for on or before finding a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most usual cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Chorleywood. If you have had any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is essential that these are resolved prior to the flat being marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be warry about purchasing a property where there is an ongoing dispute. You may have to bite the bullet and pay any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal details of the dispute to the purchasers, but it is clearly preferable to reveal the dispute as over as opposed to ongoing.

I am the proprietor of a ground floor flat in Chorleywood. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for the purchase of the freehold?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Chorleywood conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Chorleywood flat is Flats 8, 11 and 15 Craigmore Court 46 Murray Road in December 2013. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 8 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,438 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenants of Flat 11 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,791 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 15 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,638 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . This case related to 3 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 71 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chorleywood

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chorleywood specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Chorleywood regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chorleywood but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • St John's Property Lawyers, 22a The Avenue, WD17 4NS
  • Graham Smith Property Lawyers , St Johns House, WD24 6PW

Planning law solicitors in Chorleywood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chorleywood with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including 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

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