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Harpenden Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 140 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Harpenden
  • 2 September was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Harpenden
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £19,875
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540
  • 5 Average time frame of 34 days for registration of title in Harpenden

Examples of recent conveyancing in Harpenden since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Harpenden

Having been suggested to visit your organisation we were about to use a conveyancing solicitor in Harpenden recommended using your comparison tool but have come across some other estimates via the web seem cheaper – how come?

There are plenty of solicitors advertising pretending to offer cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalcharges result in the completion invoice being inflated. According to the Legal Ombudsman charges outlined in terms of engagement should be fair and reasonable and be applied The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Harpenden set out all costs for a standard conveyancing matter.

At what point will exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Harpenden and do I need to attend the solicitors branch?

Where you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Harpenden you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not the critical part. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the firm to officially exchange at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Harpenden)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

I am buying a new build flat in Harpenden. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

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

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Harpenden. I happened to stumble across a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am employed by a long established estate agency in Harpenden where we see a number of flat sales put at risk due to short leases. I have been given conflicting advice from local Harpenden conveyancing firms. Please can you clarify whether the vendor of a flat can start the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer need not have to sit tight for 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or at the same time as completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

Harpenden Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    The majority of Harpenden leasehold apartments will have a service bill for maintenance of the building levied on behalf of the freeholder. If you purchase the apartment you will have to pay this amount, normally periodically during the year. This may vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. In all probability there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, this is usually not a large amount, say about £50-£100 but you need to enquire as sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds. For many Harpenden leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be wrapped into the service charges, although a few managing agents in Harpenden require tenants to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific intention of establishing a fund for larger works. It would be wise to find out as much as possible regarding the company managing the block as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues like the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of prospective neighbours what they think of them. Finally, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money.

My plan is to acquire a ground floor maisonette in Harpenden. Conveyancing lawyer is awaiting, from the seller, building insurance documents. Earlier today I was advised that the vendor must send the insurance documents for the flat above in addition. Why would my lawyer need to review the insurance for the flat above? Is it strictly necessary? We have been waiting for the previous month…

It is not unheard of in leasehold conveyancing in Harpenden to find Conveyancing in Harpenden in a minority of cases reveals that the lease obliges the leasehold owners to insure their individual flats rather than the freeholder insuring the whole block - which is definitely preferable. Do check with your property lawyer but it would appear that your property lawyer is attempting to verify that the entire building is insured. Insuring your apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the 1st floor cannot be reconstructed for lack of insurance.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Harpenden regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • Perrins Solicitors Llp, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US
  • Alban Perrin Limited, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Harpenden

The list below is a non-comprehensive list 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Harpenden regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Harpenden with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Harpenden. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • 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

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