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Reasons to use our Hampstead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Over the years Hampstead lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Hampstead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Hampstead.
  • 3 Excellent communication and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Hampstead property deals can be made a lot more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Regardless other companies tell you it could be important to attend your lawyer to sign documents. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Hampstead selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hampstead since December 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hampstead

My friend's uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of figure should I be expecting for conveyancing in Hampstead?

It’s wise to look for two or three conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this site. The fees will vary but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is true with most professions.

I am in a contract race with another prospective purchaser for a property in Hampstead. What can I do to accelerate the legal process?

First, If you are under time constraints to complete it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will make use of local relationships and insight. It is even conceivable that they could have transacted previousproperties in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Hampstead conveyancing firm. Second, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that just under twenty per cent of Hampstead conveyancing deals are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being frustrated by almost three weeks. It is estimated that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home sales every year. Almost all Hampstead conveyancing firms can not act for certain lenders so do check at the outset.

Should conveyancers request money up-front for conveyancing in Hampstead?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Hampstead your solicitor will request that you put them with funds to cover the search fees. Ordinarily this is asked for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is as part of the total price then this should be needed immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is due will be payable a couple of days ahead of the day of completion.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel lawyer as I would much rather instruct a specialised conveyancing solicitor in Hampstead?

You should check but the the likelihood is that appoint one of their panel solicitors should you take up the "fee-free" deal. Contact the bank to see if they offer you a monetary alternative. Some banks have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Hampstead.

What does a local search reveal concerning the house I am purchasing in Hampstead?

Hampstead conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Hampstead conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic sections.

I am purchasing my first flat in Hampstead with a loan from HSBC Bank. The builders would not reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The sale representative told me not disclose to my solicitor about this deal as it could jeopardize my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hampstead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Solomon Taylor & Shaw, 3 Coach House Yard, Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1QF
  • Streathers Highgate Llp, 1 Heath Street, Hampstead, London, London, NW3 6TP
  • David Clark Llp, 38 Heath Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 6TE
  • Nathene And Co, 7 Redington Road, London, NW3 7QX
  • Newtons, 22 Fitzjohns Avenue, London, NW3 5NB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hampstead regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hampstead practicing in commercial conveyancing in Hampstead. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Solomon Taylor & Shaw, 3 Coach House Yard, Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1QF
  • Streathers Highgate Llp, 1 Heath Street, Hampstead, London, London, NW3 6TP
  • Nathene And Co, 7 Redington Road, London, NW3 7QX
  • Newtons, 22 Fitzjohns Avenue, London, NW3 5NB
  • Stringer Smith & Levett, 239a Finchley Road, London, NW3 6JB

Planning law solicitors in Hampstead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hampstead practicing in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • F S Garford, 26 Fairfax Place, London, NW6 4EH
  • Grower Freeman, Ivor House, 25-26 Ivor Place, London, NW1 6HR
  • Glovers Solicitors Llp, 6 York Street, London, W1U 6QD
  • Tuckers Solicitors Llp, 39 Warren Street, London, London, W1T 6AF
  • Streathers Solicitors Llp, 44 Baker Street, London, London, W1U 7AL

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

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