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Reasons to use our Rickmansworth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Rickmansworth is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Rickmansworth solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers have offices in Rickmansworth - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 4 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Rickmansworth will be conducted by a law firm on your bank conveyancing panel.
  • 5 No matter what any other companies say it may be important to visit your conveyancer to sign documents. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rickmansworth since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced premises, Dovedale Close, UB9 6DQ completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £465,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Transfer

of detached residence property, Brookdene Avenue, WD19 4LG completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £770,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of semi-detached property, Oxhey Avenue, WD19 4HF completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £600,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Transfer

of semi-detached property, Ladygate Lane, HA4 7RD completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £340,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rickmansworth

I opted for a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Rickmansworth today. Reviewing the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatI am liable for charges even where the conveyance does not complete. Would I be best advised to use a web based firm advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Rickmansworth?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to cover those conveyances that fail to complete. Dont forget that such schemes generally do not protect you from outlay for instance Rickmansworth conveyancing search charges.

I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Rickmansworth. I now require my papers but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Rickmansworth of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Rickmansworth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Rickmansworth approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Rickmansworth typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Rickmansworth or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Rickmansworth prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend not grant a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rickmansworth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Rickmansworth to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years left on my lease in Rickmansworth. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document which can be used as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Rickmansworth.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Rickmansworth conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

if there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Rickmansworth premises is Flats 8, 11 and 15 Craigmore Court 46 Murray Road in December 2013. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 8 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,438 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenants of Flat 11 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,791 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 15 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,638 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 71 years.

Why is New Build conveyancing in Rickmansworth more costly?

Purchasing a new build property is completely distinct from the normal house purchase conveyancing in Rickmansworth. Firstly sellers normally need contracts to exchange inside a short timeframe, the result being a a great deal of pressure on your conveyancing practitioner to ensure all is in order. Furthermore new build properties frequently involve the checking of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Bank obligations are also more demanding. Due to the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rickmansworth regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rickmansworth with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Rickmansworth. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Archer Rusby Solicitors Limited, 3 Norfolk Court, Norfolk Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1LA
  • Bowen Egles Llp, Sunley House, Old's Approach, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9TB
  • Lawrence C. Samuels Ll.b Solicitor, 29 Farm Way, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3EE
  • Timothy Warren Solicitor, 37 Nicholas Way, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2TR
  • Seabourne Lawleys Limited, 60-62 High Street, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1BL

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Rickmansworth regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rickmansworth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • St John's Property Lawyers, 22a The Avenue, WD17 4NS
  • Graham Smith Property Lawyers , St Johns House, WD24 6PW

Planning law solicitors in Rickmansworth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rickmansworth practicing in planning law. This should include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Paul Fallon & Company, 87-89 Market Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PT

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

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