Conveyancing in Hertford
Conveyancing is the legal process involved when ownership of a property is transferred from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hertford, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Hertford and throughout East Hertfordshire with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Broxbourne, Hemel Hempstead, Hoddesdon and Ware
Buying property in Hertford
A county town in Hertfordshire, Hertford is known for its castle, Hertford Castle, and the nearby River Lea. Hertford has two railway stations, providing links to London and Stevenage. Hertford has a population of approximately 26,000.
Council Tax in Hertford (2023/24)
Hertford is in East Hertfordshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,411.31 |
| B | £1,646.52 |
| C | £1,881.74 |
| D | £2,116.96 |
| E | £2,587.40 |
| F | £3,057.83 |
| G | £3,528.27 |
| H | £4,233.92 |
What do Hertford conveyancing solicitors do?
A solicitor guides you through the legal side of the transaction. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence, like ordering property searches, raising enquires of the seller and ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Hertford conveyancing solicitors may also undertake frequent checks for contamination due to the area's industrial past.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the lender. Being a member of a lender's panel means your solicitor can represent the interests of your mortgage provider.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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When you purchase a home in a Hertford conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. visible satellite dishes and antennas or lack of consent for an outbuilding. Conservation areas in Hertford and across the East Hertfordshire local authority include Moor Green, Brent Pelham and Little Berkhamsted.Buying in a conservation area
Around half a million listed buildings exist across the country, 3,083 of which are in East Hertfordshire Council. Hertford listed buildings include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential traps lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like unreasonable managing agent fees and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
Your conveyancing solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a house or flat in Hertford
When selling a property in Hertford, your conveyancing solicitor will compile key documents, including title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms. The conveyancer's role involves resolving any potential issues and answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor.
By taking action to communicate effectively with the other parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, your conveyancing solicitor will help make sure your move is completed without incident.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Correct, it can take much more time to complete the legal work on a leasehold home, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance and three years' filed accounts for the property management. The time needed by to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
Your lawyer should start this process as soon as possible, as this information could take several weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Check your remortgage solicitor is on your bank or building society's panel before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Barclays or moving to a tracker mortgage with Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Hertford
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, buying out an ex-partner or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor. Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Hertford?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your conveyancing solicitor's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some firms list extra charges in the small print, leading to a higher final bill. Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when comparing quotes.
