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Top reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Sawbridgeworth

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Sawbridgeworth is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Sawbridgeworth conveyancing can become a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 Sawbridgeworth lawyers work in conjunction with Sawbridgeworth estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 Sawbridgeworth property lawyer are the key to a successful Sawbridgeworth home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth since November 2025*

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of terraced property, Atherton End, CM21 0BS completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £480,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Sale

of house property, Walnut Cottages, CM21 9QJ completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £300,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Disposal

of detached residence premises, Leat Close, CM21 9LZ completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £510,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of semi premises, School Lane, CM21 9FA completing on 27/11/2025 at a price of £850,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Sawbridgeworth is not identified on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?

That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Sawbridgeworth conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

My wife and I have recently acquired a property in Sawbridgeworth. We have noticed several problems with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a form known as a SPIF. answers is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Sawbridgeworth.

We are downsizing from our property in Sawbridgeworth and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Sawbridgeworth conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Sawbridgeworth. We have lived in Sawbridgeworth for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sawbridgeworth conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Sawbridgeworth approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because new home sellers in Sawbridgeworth tend to 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Sawbridgeworth or who has acted in the same development.

I have been recommended by a few estate agents in Sawbridgeworth to select a conveyancer using your seach tool. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your site over and above a competitor’s?

We don’t offer any commission for sending work our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sawbridgeworth

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Sawbridgeworth with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Stanley Tee Llp, Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3GW
  • Watson Legal, 1 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AR
  • Pellys Solicitors Limited, 18 The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ
  • Nockolds Solicitors Limited, 6 Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ
  • Whiskers Llp, Unit 6 Mitre Buildings, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DR

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Sawbridgeworth regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Movingahead, Mitre Chambers, CM21 9JS
  • P J Conveyancing Services, 1st Floor Offices Bayfords, CM17 0AW

Sawbridgeworth commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, shops or industrial units Hotels, public houses and restaurants Comprehensive advice on planning issues Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc Advice on commercial mortgages

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

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