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Main reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Hatfield

  • 1 Hatfield solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Hatfield conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your conveyancing
  • 2 The Hatfield conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Hatfield
  • 3 Hatfield property lawyers work in conjunction with Hatfield estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers tell you it may be important to attend your solicitor to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hatfield since January 2025*

Disposal

of apartment St Lukes Court AL10 0FD, at sale amount of £256,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title

Sale

of detached residence property, Ellenbrook Lane, AL10 9NY completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £471,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Disposal

of semi-detached property, Tollgate Road, AL4 0PX completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £605,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Sale

of flat Fretherne Road AL8 6PZ, at the agreed sum of £357,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hatfield

Me and my partner are acquiring our first property. The solicitor has contact usto check if we want to order supplemental conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we are clueless as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Hatfield

The range of Hatfield conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you properly appreciate what information the searches could supply. You may then decide if you personally think you need that search. Should you be unsure, ask the conveyancing practitioner to guide you.

How does conveyancing in Hatfield differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Hatfield approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Hatfield tend to buy the real estate, 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 Hatfield or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Hatfield before appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hatfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hatfield especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Hatfield.

What does commercial conveyancing in Hatfield cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Hatfield incorporates a broad array of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

What makes a Hatfield lease defective?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Hatfield. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts. Insurance obligations

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. National Westminster Bank, Leeds Building Society, and Aldermore all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

Hatfield Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    What prohibitions are contained in the Hatfield Lease? How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? The majority of Hatfield leasehold flats will have a service bill for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the management company. Where you acquire the property you will have to meet this contribution, normally quarterly throughout the year. This could vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay annual, ordinarily this is not a large sum, say around £50-£100 but you need to check it because sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds.

I'm purchasing a property in Hatfield. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't find my conveyancer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hatfield

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

  • Salisbury Law, James Taylor House, St. Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0HE
  • Crane & Staples, Longcroft House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TU
  • Ewart Price, 1st Floor, 16-18 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PS
  • Radius Law Limited, 5 The Old Dairy Mews, Castle Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5FJ
  • Sherrards Solicitors Llp, 45 Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3AW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hatfield regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hatfield with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Hatfield. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Salisbury Law, James Taylor House, St. Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0HE
  • Ksp Solicitors, Suite G, 19-25 Salisbury Square, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5BT
  • Crane & Staples, Longcroft House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TU
  • Ewart Price, 1st Floor, 16-18 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PS
  • Radius Law Limited, 5 The Old Dairy Mews, Castle Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5FJ

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

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Hatfield but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Horizon Law Limited, 12 Market Place, AL10 0LN

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

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