Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Hertford

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Reasons to use our Hertford conveyancing solicitors

Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Hertford have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Hertford and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Hertford has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
Hertford conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
Over the years Hertford conveyancer have developed excellent connections with Hertford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Hertford.
Using a local Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hertford since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced property, Hornbeam Close, SG14 3AH completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £855,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Transfer

of terraced premises, Brickendon Lane, SG13 8HY completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £425,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Purchase

of flat Halleys Ridge SG14 2TH, acquired for £250,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Acquisition

of flat Brooks Court SG14 2JF, acquired for £222,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hertford

Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Hertford who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a mortgage from The Mortgage Works. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Better the devil I know or should I seek out an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The estimate fees seem a little high. If you you were to look around you could shave off some of the expense by perhaps £125. That being said, assuming were satisfied with the service the firm offered you mightlive to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. Remember to check the conveyancer can also act for The Mortgage Works. You can employ our search tool to select a Hertford conveyancing firm on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hertford.

We note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Hertford?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Hertford.

Having spent time looking at mumsnet.com for an affordable lawyer in Hertford, many advise that I should use a CQS kitemarked lawyer. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's major mortgage companies. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Hertford is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hertford ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a loan on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hertford. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Hertford for my purchase. Can I review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Hertford being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the bank approved panel?

We do not recommend specific Hertford firms as the right Hertford conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Hertford knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..

Last updated 10/04/2025

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hertford regulated by the SRA

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

Mclellans, Old Cross House, Old Cross, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RB
Attwaters Jameson Hill, 72-74 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1BY
Judkins, The Rotunda, 1 Old London Road, Hertford, Herts Sg13 7la, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LA
Breeze & Wyles Solicitors Limited, 2nd Floor, Stag House, Old London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LA
Betteridges Solicitors Limited, 25a London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LG

Planning law solicitors in Hertford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hertford practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas

Mclellans, Old Cross House, Old Cross, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RB
Attwaters Jameson Hill, 72-74 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1BY
Duffield Harrison Llp, Rathmore House, 56 High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8EX

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Hertford is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
Investigating the title to the property
Representing lender (if relevant)
Negotiating the terms of the transaction
Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
Agreeing and preparing for completion
Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

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	Hertford

Broxbourne
Hoddesdon

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