Conveyancing in Hemel Hempstead
Conveyancing is the series of legal steps a solicitor takes when transfering property ownership. Conveyancing can also refer to the legal side of a remortgage or equity transfer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hemel Hempstead, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Hemel Hempstead and Dacorum 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.
Other areas covered: Berkhamsted, Kings Langley, Radlett, St Albans and Watford
Buying property in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead in Hertforshire was developed as a new town in the 1940s, spreading out from its attractive Tudor market town centre. Recent investments have seen the regeneration of the town centre, linking the old town to the new, plus the building of new homes.
Other regeneration schemes, including the Jellicoe Water Gardens in the town centre, have made Hemel Hempstead more attractive to young families. The town has excellent links to central London, with journey times to Euston around 30 minutes and residents have voted the town one of the happiest places to live.
Council Tax in Hemel Hempstead (2023/24)
Hemel Hempstead is in Dacorum Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,391.23 |
| B | £1,623.10 |
| C | £1,854.98 |
| D | £2,086.85 |
| E | £2,550.59 |
| F | £3,014.34 |
| G | £3,478.08 |
| H | £4,173.70 |
What does a Hemel Hempstead conveyancing solicitor do?
During the home purchase, your property lawyer will take care of the technical side of a home purchase.
Your lawyer will order searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, including HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Hemel Hempstead conveyancing solicitors may also undertake searches for contamination due to the area's industrial past.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
As part of the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of your bank or building society.
If your conveyancer isn't accepted on your chosen lender's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Hemel Hempstead transaction without delay.
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We have also helped home buyers in Hemel Hempstead with the conveyancing for:
When you purchase a home in a Hemel Hempstead conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for potential planning issues, e.g. roof maintenance restrictions, and missing consents for landscaping. Conservation areas in Hemel Hempstead and across the Dacorum local authority include:Conservation areas
Around 500,000 listed properties exist across the country - around 950 of which are in Dacorum Borough Council. Hemel Hempstead listed buildings and properties include: Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and public access to certain areas. Our expert solicitor panel will discuss with you the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a property in Hemel Hempstead
When selling a property in Hemel Hempstead, your conveyancing solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, including the draft contract and assorted property information forms. The solicitor's role involves responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions, resolving any potential issues and handling the mortgage redemption.
Your solicitor will also liaise with key parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, so your sale completes as soon as possible.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the conveyancing on a leasehold home, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's conveyancer will expect to see these documents. These could include an up-to-date statement of service charges and management company information. Delays are usually caused by the time it takes your lawyer to gather this paperwork.
Your solicitor should get this underway before a buyer has even been found, because the managing agent's information can take weeks to collect if the managing agent is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Hemel Hempstead
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (19 April, 2024)
Before you instruct, check your chosen mortgage lender's legal panel includes your remortgage solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can work on behalf of almost all banks and building societies, so whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Metro Bank or taking out a home reversion mortgage from Cynergy Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Hemel Hempstead Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, estate planning or buying out an ex-partner after a separation, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Hemel Hempstead?
Getting an online conveyancing quote is simple - but knowing what the quote does and does not include can be tricky.
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the legal work that they complete during your property transaction. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and a mining search.
Check for hidden costs
Some firms list extra charges in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing quotes.
