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Reasons to use our Knebworth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Knebworth solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Knebworth home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 2 Knebworth lawyers work in conjunction with Knebworth estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Knebworth has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 The practices listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Knebworth

Examples of recent conveyancing in Knebworth since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Knebworth

Me and my partner are planning to purchase a 3 bedroom apartment in Knebworth with a mortgage. We have a Knebworth conveyancer, however the bank says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the bank panel firms or continue with our Knebworth solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to act for them. We feel that this is inequitable; can we not require that the bank use our Knebworth lawyer ?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Knebworth conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

I am thinking of mortgaging my property in Knebworth, does my lawyer need to be on the Yorkshire BS Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Yorkshire BS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

My colleague recommended that if I am buying in Knebworth I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

This is a search is usually included in the estimate for your Knebworth conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Knebworth around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Knebworth Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Knebworth Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Knebworth.

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Knebworth concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Knebworth it reveals numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Knebworth or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Knebworth differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three fee calculations from different solicitors. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

Threeweeks into a sale of a flat in Knebworth. Conveyancing lawyers are doing their job but we are being charged a fortune from the managing agents. To date we have issued a cheque for £237 for a leasehold management information and then a further £117.20 for additional questions raised by the purchaser's conveyancing practitioner.

You will not have control over the level of the charges for this information but the typical costs for the information for Knebworth leasehold premises is £355. For Knebworth conveyancing deals it is conventional for the seller to pay for these costs. The freeholder or their agents are not duty bound to address such questions although many will agree to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that mandates fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any prescriptive time frame by which they are obliged to provide the information.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Knebworth regulated by the SRA

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

  • David Barney & Co, 31a Queensway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1DA
  • 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
  • Brignalls Balderston Warren, Forum Chambers, The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1EL
  • Heckford Norton, Tudor House, 2 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HU

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Knebworth but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • New Horizons Property & Probate Lawyers Limited, Wye Lodge, SG1 3EA

Planning law solicitors in Knebworth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Knebworth with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Hamilton Davies, 28 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HF
  • Mclellans, Old Cross House, Old Cross, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RB
  • Attwaters Jameson Hill, 72-74 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1BY

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

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