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Reasons to use our London Colney conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 London Colney solicitors work in conjunction with London Colney estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 2 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with London Colney estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in London Colney have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to London Colney and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 No matter what any alternative sites inform you it may be important to pop into your conveyancer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in London Colney will be conducted by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in London Colney since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in London Colney

Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in London Colney?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in London Colney your lawyer will request that you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is as part of the purchase price then this will be needed shortly prior to exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial estate in London Colney?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in London Colney will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in London Colney. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in London Colney.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in London Colney it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to London Colney commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in London Colney.

I purchased my house on 12 June and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in London Colney said it will be formalised in a couple of weeks. Are titles in London Colney uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in London Colney registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any third parties. Currently roughly 80% of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner is living at the premises so 'speed' is not always an essential issue but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in London Colney and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides protection to commercial lessees, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. London Colney is one of our many areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in London Colney it reveals numerous solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in London Colney or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in London Colney vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I only have Sixty One years remaining on my flat in London Colney. I need to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to find the landlord. For most situations a specialist should be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing London Colney.

I bought a leasehold flat in London Colney, conveyancing formalities finalised 4 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in London Colney with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2088

With only 63 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £16,200 and £18,600 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in London Colney regulated by the SRA

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

  • Labrums Solicitors Llp, New Barnes Mill, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HA
  • Labrums Legal Services Limited, Main Mill, New Barns Mill, Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HA
  • Sherrards Solicitors Llp, 45 Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3AW
  • Bryan & Mercer Ltd, 59 London Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LJ
  • Photiades Solicitors Ltd, Longmire House, 36-38 London Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NG

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in London Colney regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in London Colney but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Horizon Law Limited, 12 Market Place, AL10 0LN
  • Graham Smith Property Lawyers , St Johns House, WD24 6PW
  • St John's Property Lawyers, 22a The Avenue, WD17 4NS
  • Horizon Law Limited, 214 High Street, EN5 5SZ

Planning law solicitors in London Colney regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in London Colney practicing in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Debenhams Ottaway Llp, Ivy House, 107 St. Peters Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EW

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

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