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Main reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Harrow on the Hill

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Harrow on the Hill is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Harrow on the Hill conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Harrow on the Hill property deals can be made a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill

I am the sole beneficiary of my late grandmother’s estate and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Harrow on the Hill. The Harrow on the Hill property was put into my name in April. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership could be considered the same way as if I'd bought the house in April. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be caught by that. many mortgage companies would take a practical view as this clause principally exists to capture subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

Can you point me to a directory of Skipton panel conveyancers in Harrow on the Hill on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings available on the web. If you are looking for a Harrow on the Hill property lawyer on the Skipton please use our tool.

I am buying a property in Harrow on the Hill. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Bank of Ireland be concerned?

Given that your lender is Bank of Ireland your lawyer must check the formal instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Bank of Ireland. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Bank of Ireland where a lease does not meet these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Harrow on the Hill.

I have recentlybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Harrow on the Hill conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Harrow on the Hill come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because developers in Harrow on the Hill typically 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Harrow on the Hill or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Harrow on the Hill I like with a park and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Harrow on the Hill suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.

I have been advised by a couple of local property agents in Harrow on the Hill to choose a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to market your lawyers rather than another?

We refuse to offer any commission for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

Developers have suggested I use a solicitor and I've obtained an estimate from them. It's nearly £400 less expensive than my own Harrow on the Hill solicitor. What's the catch?

Developers normally have lists of lawyers who are quick and who know the seller’s paperwork and solicitor. As many developers offer an incentive to choose a preferred lawyer for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a developer won't put forward a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the conveyancing delayed when they want exchange within a tight deadline. The argument for not agreeing to use the recommended solicitor is that they may prove hesitant to fight for your interests at the risk of upsetting the sellers. If you worry that this may be the case you should keep with your high street Harrow on the Hill solicitor.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Harrow on the Hill regulated by the SRA

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

  • J E Kennedy & Co, 59 / 61 High Street, Harrow On The Hill, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3HT
  • Morgans Solicitors, 52 Sudbury Court Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3SH
  • Johal & Co, 5-7 Northolt Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0LH
  • A V Hawkins & Co, 161 Greenford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3RA
  • Rohit R Sanghvi Limited, Sherwood House, 176 Northolt Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0EP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Harrow on the Hill regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Harrow on the Hill specialising in commercial conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • J E Kennedy & Co, 59 / 61 High Street, Harrow On The Hill, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3HT
  • Johal & Co, 5-7 Northolt Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0LH
  • A V Hawkins & Co, 161 Greenford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3RA
  • Rohit R Sanghvi Limited, Sherwood House, 176 Northolt Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0EP
  • R R Sanghvi & Co, Sherwood House, 176 Northolt Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0EP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Harrow on the Hill regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Quality Conveyancing Ltd, Westgate House, W5 1YY
  • Home 2 Home Property Lawyers Limited, 32 Millais Gardens, HA8 5SY
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA

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

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