Compare My Move can connect you with up to 6 verified conveyancing solicitors in Hackney, saving you up to 70% on your London conveyancing costs. Our dedicated team put all potential partners through our strict verification process and ensure they are regulated by either the SRA, CLC, LSS, CILEx or LSNI before joining us.
The purpose of hiring a conveyancer is to handle the legal aspects of your property purchase. Additionally, they will be responsible for arranging essential searches on the home and land. These can highlight if there are any flood risks, ground stability and contaminated land concerns and the levels of radon gas in the area of Hackney you are looking to move to.
They are also responsible for liaising with mortgage lenders and other third parties, exchanging contracts and planning completion day. They can explain any legal jargon and guide you through the process.
Bishopsgate Law
99 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3XD
Bishops Gate Law have many years of combined experience as a team in property law. We specialise in helping you with the legal side of the purchase and sale of a house.
"I chose Bishopsgate for the conveyancing for purchase of a shared freehold flat on the basis of the competitive price and the good reviews. Jodie was the conveyancer and provided excellent service which lived up to the reviews. Jodie responding to all my emails within a few hours, once she even answered a question on a Sunday afternoon. The whole process went very smoothly apart from a slight delay on exchange day due to one of the other solicitors in the chain not responding in time. Overall I can definitely recommend Bishopsgate for conveyancing."
Spencer Lockwood Solicitors
Spencer Lockwood Solicitors , 16 Prescot Street, London, E1 8 AZ
Based in London, we are Spencer Lockwood Solicitors. A fully regulated licensed conveyancer, we have a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
Smith and Co Solicitors
Michael Smith & Co, Clarence House, Ipswich, IP4 2BN
Smith and Co Solicitors are a professional and friendly licensed conveyancer based in Ipswich. First established in 1990, we have over 25 years’ experience in the conveyancing industry.
GD Property Solicitors
2nd Floor,, Lowry Mill, Swinton, M27 6DB
Based in Manchester, GD Property Solicitors are a reliable and trusted conveyancing solicitor. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we offer a no sale no fee conveyancing service to give you peace of mind.
"Very good delt with all enquiries in a timely manner complete in a 10 week period "
Stephens Wilmot Solicitor
Mamhilad Houe, Mamhilad Business Park, Pontypool, NP4 0HZ
With over 25 years of experience in the legal industry, Stephens Wilmot Solicitor are proud to offer our conveyancing service to help with the purchase and sale of property all over the UK.
Juno
Juno Property Lawyers Ltd, 43-51 New North Road, London, N1 6LU
Juno are a team of licensed conveyancers who will help you when you want to buy or sell a house.
"Easy to use online was keep well informed a very quick affordable solution."
Ross Coates Solicitors
Ross Coates Solicitors, Unit 5-7 Alpha Business Park, Ipswich, IP1 5LT
Ross Coates Solicitors have over 25 years providing our professional and trusted residential conveyancing service across Wales and England.
Alexander Grace Law
A G Law, 7 Kestrel Court, Burnley, BB11 5NA
Alexander Grace Law is an award-winning residential conveyancer, winning ESTAS Best Conveyancer in the North West and County in both 2018 and 2019.
"They were on top of matters. The team were always helpful and kept me informed on most issues. The only slight criticism is I found it hard sometimes to actually speak to someone on the phone which may well be a fault of mine as I am not good with online communication but we got through it."
Muve Conveyancers
Connect2law, 5 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2PR
Muve Conveyancers are proud to provide our expert conveyancing service across England and Wales.
"Very pleased with muve smooth from start to finished, kept me updated and have already recommend to friends :) Good prices too! Loved the timeline to show what's been done, where you are and what needs to be completed before the move. Very happy with them."
My Home Move Conveyancing
My Home Move Ltd, 5 Barton Close, Leicester, LE19 1SJ
At My Home Move Conveyancing, we understand that buying, selling and remortgaging a house can be a stressful process - that is why we provide professional conveyancing services to make the process clearer, easier and better for every client.
"When Annie took control of my case she was going exceptional.Thank you Annie for all your helpKind regardsKerry Taylor "
Brevis Conveyancing Solicitors
Brevis, Kings Court, Stevenage, SG1 2NG
Brevis Conveyancing Solicitors are a firm of client-based conveyancing solicitors offering help to home movers across the UK.
QC Law Ltd
5th Floor, 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3EG
QC Law Ltd specialises in multiple areas of law, including conveyancing and other forms of property law. We are based in Central London and our team of conveyancing solicitors have a combined experience of over 30 years.
Ackroyd Legal
16 Prescot Street, London, E1 8AZ
Based in London, Ackroyd Legal are proud to provide their conveyancing services across the whole of the UK. Born from one of the fastest-growing, city-based law firms in recent times, brings together the best of the best.
Eden Conveyancing
Eden Conveyancing, Unit 7.19, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EA
Eden Conveyancing are proud to help with the legal side of selling and buying a house.
"Eden have completely changed my perspective on what a conveyancing company can provide.Having bought through more traditional conveyancers before I was ready for a lot of waiting, pestering, being on hold, messages not being passed on and general stress levels being quite high.But from our initial application, to our first meeting (which they were able to book in the next day at our request), through to completion way ahead of when we expected, we were treated to excellent customer service from Sam and the Eden experience.The portal is great and allows you to simply see everything that needs to happen and when it will happen, as well as what funds are moving around to what parties at what time really quickly.Sam was so friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. I would class myself as quite an annoying customer - always wanting to know that we're as moved along down the line as we can be - and this was met with assurances and professionalism at all times.Oh and they were great value too! But I would easily rank them the best conveyors I have ever used so would absolutely pay the premium if they came out at most expensive when comparing.Thanks Sam and the team! "
Le Gros Solicitors
Le Gros Solicitors, 22 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BY
Le Gros Solicitors are Cardiff-based conveyancers serving clients across England and Wales in areas such as London, Manchester, and Liverpool. We were established in 2011 and our experienced staff offer services across the residential and commercial sectors.
Conveyancing Marketing Services Ltd
Saxham Lodge, Newmarket Road, Risby , IP28 6RD
Here at Conveyancing Marketing Services Ltd, we aim to provide a top-quality conveyancing service to our clients. We cover many areas of England and Wales, such as Eastern London, Leicester, Luton, Nottingham, and Peterborough.We manage a panel of qualified conveyancers that will offer you a fixed price that’s reasonable. Customer service is at the heart of our business, and we aim to provide an efficient and accurate service.Whether you’re looking to hire a conveyancer for sale, purchase or both, we are here to help. Our conveyancers ensure everything is kept on track and that your purchase or sale runs smoothly. We talk you through the entire process so you’re always aware of the next steps.
Waterstone Legal
Waterstone Solicitors, 171 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX
Waterstone Legal is a London-based conveyancer who works in areas across London and surrounding areas including Bromley, Twickenham, and Southend-on-Sea. We are a London firm specialising in residential and commercial conveyancing including other areas of law. We provide conveyancing services at Fixed Fee No Sale No Fee No Hidden Fee.
Homeward Legal
National Accident Law, Bevan House, Kettering, NN15 6XR
Homeward Legal is a nationwide panel of conveyancing solicitors and property lawyers. We pride ourselves on our efficiency and work closely with all parties to ensure that your move goes smoothly with minimal delay.
Exclusive Legal
Floor 2 St Georges House,, 56 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 3NQ
Exclusive Legal is a Manchester-based conveyancer serving areas nationwide across England and Wales. We offer a wide array of services including purchase, sale, sale-and-purchase, and remortgage. We aim to make the buying and selling process easier for you by covering all technical aspects of the transactions.
Right Legal Solicitors
Suite 5, Office 8, Thornbank, 38 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2AG
Right Legal Solicitors are residential conveyancing specialists serving customers across York, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Hull, Harrogate, Lincoln.
Compare My Move found that conveyancing fees when buying a freehold property in Hackney are £1,750 on average. When selling a property in the area, the average price is £1,640.
We found that the cost of Local Authority searches (LLC1 and CON29) in the borough is £178.60. There is a high risk of surface water flooding in the area, in addition to an increased risk of subsidence.
During the process of selling or buying a house, you will need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of the transaction. This includes liaising with the buyer or seller’s conveyancer, explaining legal jargon and arranging property searches.
Over the last year, 2,120 existing properties were sold in Hackney, compared to just 298 new builds, according to the UK House Price Index. Detached properties saw the largest increase in price, rising by 11.71%.
It is recommended that you instruct a conveyancer as soon as an offer has been agreed. This avoids any unnecessary delays in the process.
The conveyancing process includes:
It's important to note that there may be additional steps to consider if you’re buying or selling a leasehold property.
Data taken from UK House Price Index
With an average property price of £597,681, conveyancing fees when buying a freehold property in Hackney are £1,750 on average. The figure is slightly higher, £1,860, for buying a leasehold home. When selling a property in the area, the average price is £1,640, rising to £1,780 for selling a leasehold home.
Keep in mind that these are averages and your conveyancing costs will depend on a number of factors. These include your location, whether you're buying or selling, and whether the property is freehold or leasehold.
As your final conveyancing cost will be made up of the conveyancer’s legal fee and conveyancing disbursements, you should also research the cost of the conveyancing searches in your local area.
Your conveyancing fees are made up of the legal fees and conveyancing disbursements, which include property searches.
According to Hackney’s Council’s website, a full Local Authority Search (LLC1 and CON29R) will cost £178.60 inc VAT.
Data taken from Compare My Move’s Moving House Calculator
Our research found that the conveyancing process in Hackney takes 159 days on average, which is the average time it takes across England.
In total, the entire buying and selling process from the initial listing to completion takes 297 days in the borough. This total time is longer than the national average, which is 274.
Be aware that each sale is unique and that timescales will vary. Factors such as the buyer or seller’s circumstances or complications during the transaction can factor into the time it takes to complete.
The length of the conveyancing process will also vary depending on if the property is freehold or leasehold. This is the case regardless of where you are in the UK. There will also be additional paperwork that your conveyancer will need to complete if you are buying or selling a leasehold home.
Data taken from Get Agent
A key part of the conveyancing process and the role of your conveyancer is arranging searches on your home and the surrounding area. These include a Local Authority search, Environmental search and Water and Drainage search. The results of these searches can highlight environmental or legal issues which could influence the sale or future ownership. This includes the risk of flooding, subsidence, ground stability and radon gas levels.
Geobear’s UK Subsidence Map shows an increased level of subsidence the closer to central London you are. Large cities are very often more at risk of subsidence due to the influx of large and heavy buildings across a small area. Although not as severe in Hackney, levels are higher here than in the majority of the areas outside of the city.
There is a reportedly high risk of surface water flooding in Hackney, which happens during increased rainfall. This can be difficult to predict and is caused when heavy rain is unable to drain away quickly and effectively.
It is vital that you read your search reports thoroughly and talk to your conveyancer if you have any concerns.
Data taken from Get The Data and Geobear's Subsidence Map