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Reasons to use our Hertfordshire conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 No matter what any alternative solicitors tell you it may be important to pop into your lawyer to execute documents. There are various parties with engaged in a homemove without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Hertfordshire have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Hertfordshire and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Over the years Hertfordshire conveyancer have established very good working relationships with Hertfordshire 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 house sale or purchase in Hertfordshire.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Hertfordshire is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hertfordshire since January 2025*

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Transfer

of apartment Fretherne Road AL8 6PZ, at purchase amount of £357,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Haynes Close, AL7 3EP completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £414,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced property, Blackthorn Road, AL7 3JS completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £525,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Purchase

of apartment Duchess Court AL7 4FP, sold for £305,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hertfordshire

I am planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hertfordshire who is on the Barclays solicitor. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays in certain locations such as Hertfordshire. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I need some quick conveyancing in Hertfordshire as I have an ultimatum to complete within 4 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Hertfordshire the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and therefore impact market value: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

How does conveyancing in Hertfordshire differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Hertfordshire come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because developers in Hertfordshire tend to acquire the site, 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 property lawyers 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 Hertfordshire or who has acted in the same development.

Is it simple use your search facility to get a quote from a conveyancing solicitor in Hertfordshire on the authorised to act for my bank?

1st choose a lender such as Birmingham Midshires, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your location for instance Hertfordshire. Conveyancing organisations in Hertfordshire and beyond should be identified.

My father has urged me to use his conveyancers in Hertfordshire. Do I follow his recommendation?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

I work for a reputable estate agent office in Hertfordshire where we have experienced a number of leasehold sales derailed as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Hertfordshire conveyancing firms. Please can you confirm whether the owner of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

As long as the seller has been the owner 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. The benefit of this is that the buyer need not have to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or simultaneously with completion of the disposal of the property.

An alternative approach is to agree the lease extension with the freeholder 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 purchaser.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Hertfordshire - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    How is the lease structured? For many Hertfordshire leaseholds the cost for major works are not wrapped into the maintenance charges, although a few managing agents in Hertfordshire require leaseholders to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. It would be sensible to investigate if the the lease contains any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Hertfordshire leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Hertfordshire. If you love the flatin Hertfordshire however your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced hard decision.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hertfordshire regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ewart Price, 1st Floor, 16-18 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PS
  • Crane & Staples, Longcroft House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TU
  • Salisbury Law, James Taylor House, St. Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0HE
  • Edmondsons, 181 The Ridgeway, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9XE
  • Perrins Solicitors Llp, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hertfordshire

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hertfordshire specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Ewart Price, 1st Floor, 16-18 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PS
  • Crane & Staples, Longcroft House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TU
  • Salisbury Law, James Taylor House, St. Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0HE
  • Perrins Solicitors Llp, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US
  • Alban Perrin Limited, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US

Planning law solicitors in Hertfordshire regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hertfordshire practicing in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • 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

Neighboring Locations

Knebworth
Wheathampstead
Hertfordshire
Welwyn Garden City
Hatfield

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

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