Conveyancing Solicitors in Harlow

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Conveyancing in Harlow

Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Harlow, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.

We have helped Harlow and Essex clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.

Harlow Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Harlow

A town in Essex, Harlow is known for its sculpture town status, the Playhouse Theatre, and the nearby Harlow Town Park. Harlow has two railway stations, providing links to London Liverpool Street. Harlow has a population of approximately 86,000.

Harlow house prices

The average price paid for a property in Harlow between September and October 2024 was £310,673 (updated January 2025).

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Council Tax in Harlow (2023/24)

Band Amount
A £1,368.54
B £1,596.63
C £1,824.72
D £2,052.81
E £2,508.99
F £2,965.17
G £3,421.35
H £4,105.62

What do conveyancing solicitors do?

The conveyancer plays a pivotal role in a purchase. They will perform required due diligence, like property searches, raising questions for the seller's solicitor, ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred and HM Land Registry paperwork.

In addition to standard searches, Harlow conveyancing solicitors may undertake flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.

Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?

Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying at auction, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society. Your transaction could take weeks longer and also cost more if your property lawyer is not on your bank's panel.

Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, from larger lenders like Metro Bank to Leeds Building Society, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.

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We have also helped home movers in Harlow with the conveyancing for:

Buying a listed building

Approximately half a million listed buildings exist across the country - around 190 of which are in Harlow Council.

Listed buildings in and near to Harlow include:

  • 1 Park Hill, Harlow, Harlow, Essex
  • The Lawn And Attached Wall To South, 37-52 Mark Hall North, Harlow, Harlow, Essex
  • Church Of Our Lady Of Fatima, Howard Way, Harlow, Harlow, Essex
  • The Hermitage, Tye Green, Harlow, Harlow, Essex
  • Almshouses, 13 And 15 Sheering Road, Harlow, Harlow, Essex

Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors.

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New Build Conveyancing

The conveyancing process for buying a new build property in Harlow is more complicated than buying an existing property.

Your solicitor in Harlow will need to be qualified to handle things like handling the uncertainties of buying off plan, ensuring new estate roads are adopted and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage HCI and HAPM.

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Selling a property in Harlow

The sale of property in Harlow will require your conveyancer to first compile key documents, including the draft contract and property information forms.

The solicitor will sort out potential snags, reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and handle the mortgage redemption.

By taking steps to work with all parties, including estate agents and banks or building societies, your solicitor will ensure the move is completed successfully.

Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Harlow?

Conveyancing for a leasehold flat is significantly more protracted compared to a freehold house.

The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Harlow must undertake additional work, and this could include getting an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if any excess payments are anticipated.

To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold house or flat, It is highly recommended that the seller instruct a property lawyer as soon as the decision is made to sell.

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Remortgage conveyancing in Harlow

The official base rate is 4.5% (15 February, 2025)

Before you instruct, you should confirm that your conveyancer is able to act for your chosen mortgage lender.

Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of all major lenders. Whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Bank of Scotland or moving to a first time buyer mortgage with Coventry Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.

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Transfer of equity in Harlow

Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or resolving joint ownership, you'll need a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity.

Your solicitor will deal with the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.

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Conveyancing costs in Harlow: What to expect

Conveyancing fees

Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are paid to your solicitor for the work they complete during your transaction.

Disbursements

Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a commons registration search.

Check for hidden costs

Double-check for additional fees or charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.

Article by Completely Moved authors

The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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