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Stevenage Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Stevenage conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission
  • 2 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Stevenage
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Stevenage that are buy to let is 4%
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £8,886
  • 5 95% freehold and 5% leasehold conveyancing in Stevenage for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stevenage since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stevenage

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Stevenage recommended by you but have come across some other quotes on the internet seem less expensive – how come?

One can find many firms of solicitors advertising supposedly £99 conveyancing, yet more often than not supplementalcharges result in the closing fee totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure fees set out in terms of business should be transparent and reasonable and be applied The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Stevenage specify all costs for a residential conveyancing matter.

Would the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site carry out auction conveyancing in Stevenage?

We know of a few auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Stevenage is just one of our areas of in which our lawyers are based.

Should lawyers ask for money on account for conveyancing in Stevenage?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Stevenage your solicitor will request that you place them with funds to cover the search fees. Normally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is payable against the total price then this will be needed shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

What can a local search reveal regarding the house we're purchasing in Stevenage?

Stevenage conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Onsearch The local search is essential in every Stevenage conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Stevenage is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Stevenage are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Stevenage you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stevenage may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Is there anything unique about your site and alternative online quote calculators for conveyancing in Stevenage?

At this site get a conveyancing quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances for your conveyancing in Stevenage. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you select them for your conveyancing in Stevenage

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Stevenage regulated by the SRA

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

  • Brignalls Balderston Warren, Forum Chambers, The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1EL
  • David Barney & Co, 31a Queensway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1DA
  • Heckford Norton, Tudor House, 2 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HU
  • Ian Milne T/a Ian Milne & Co, 61 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3AQ
  • Hamilton Davies, 28 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Stevenage

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Stevenage with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Brignalls Balderston Warren, Forum Chambers, The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1EL
  • David Barney & Co, 31a Queensway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1DA
  • Heckford Norton, Tudor House, 2 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HU
  • Ian Milne T/a Ian Milne & Co, 61 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3AQ
  • Hamilton Davies, 28 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HF

Planning law solicitors in Stevenage regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Stevenage practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Hamilton Davies, 28 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HF
  • Foreman Laws Llp, 25 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JW

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

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