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5 reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Harpenden

  • 1 Harpenden solicitors work in conjunction with Harpenden estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 2 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers may claim it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to sign documents. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 3 The organisations shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Over the years Harpenden solicitor have established valuable links with Harpenden local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Harpenden.
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Harpenden since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Harpenden

In the event thatI was to purchase a simple residential homein Harpenden for cash and have no survey and no local authority searches how much would I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Harpenden?

The only reduction in fees you would make on is the Harpenden conveyancing searches. A solicitor still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, liaising with your sellers solicitor, SDLT submission, register the property etc. A marginal saving might be made by not having to register a charge however it won't be a lot.

I am helping my step-mother sell her property in Harpenden. Does the solicitor commission the EPC or should I organise this?

Following the abolition of Home Information Packs, EPC’s was kept a compulsory component of selling a house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned prior to the property being placed on the market. This is not something that law firms ordinarily organise. Where you are using a Harpenden conveyancing solicitor they might be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable local providers

Is it the case that all Harpenden solicitor firms on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Kent Reliance approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Harpenden. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team 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, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I am buying my first flat in Harpenden with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The property agent advised me not disclose to my conveyancer about the side-deal as it could adversely affect my loan with Leeds Building Society. 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.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Harpenden ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Harpenden. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My step-father has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Harpenden. Do I follow his guidance?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Harpenden conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my property in Harpenden ?

Extracting or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a lawyer

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Harpenden

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Harpenden with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Wright & Co, The Leys, 2c Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TL
  • Wright Tamana-sugden, The Leys, 2c Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TL
  • Paul Berg & Taylor, Clayton House, 7 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EF
  • Alban Perrin Limited, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US
  • Perrins Solicitors Llp, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Harpenden regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Harpenden but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Horizon Law Limited, 48 High Street, AL3 7LN

Planning law solicitors in Harpenden regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Harpenden with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Perrins Solicitors Llp, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US
  • Alban Perrin Limited, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US
  • Debenhams Ottaway Llp, Ivy House, 107 St. Peters Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EW
  • Taylor Walton Llp, 28-44 Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL

Neighboring Locations

Luton
Harpenden
Wheathampstead
St Albans

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