Buying or Selling Property in Harrow? We Handle the Legal Side.
Kenton Solicitors is a Law Society CQS-accredited conveyancing firm based on Kenton Road, Harrow. When you buy or sell a property through us, you deal with a qualified solicitor in your local area, from instruction to completion.
We handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new builds, shared ownership, and buy-to-let transactions.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, an experienced investor, or selling a family home, our conveyancing team is here to make the process as straightforward as possible.
Free Consultation — 020 8907 2444Specialist Conveyancing Services in Harrow
Our conveyancing team covers every aspect of residential and commercial property. Explore our dedicated service pages below.
Residential Conveyancing
Buying or selling a home in Harrow? Our residential conveyancing team handles freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, and all related transactions from instruction to completion.
Learn More →Commercial Property
Acting for businesses, landlords, and investors on commercial property purchases, sales, leases, and portfolio transactions across Harrow and London.
Learn More →Lease Extensions
Specialist advice for leaseholders looking to extend their lease, purchase the freehold collectively, or acquire a share of freehold in Harrow and across London.
Learn More →Remortgage & Transfer of Equity
Switching lender, releasing equity, or changing property ownership? We act for borrowers and lenders on remortgage and transfer of equity transactions across Harrow.
Learn More →New Build Conveyancing
Buying a new build property? We act for buyers of new build houses and apartments across London — managing developer contracts, exchange deadlines, and building warranties.
Learn More →Commercial Leases & Renewals
Acting for landlords and tenants on new commercial leases, renewals, surrenders, assignments, and re-gears across Harrow and throughout London.
Learn More →Declarations of Trust
Buying with a partner, family member, or friend? A declaration of trust formally records each person's share of the property and the arrangements that apply going forward.
Learn More →The Conveyancing Process — Step by Step
Most residential transactions follow the same legal stages. Here is what to expect from instruction to completion.
Instruction & ID Checks
You instruct us, we carry out identity and anti-money laundering checks, and open your matter file.
Searches & Enquiries
We order local authority, drainage, and environmental searches, and raise enquiries with the seller's solicitors.
Mortgage Offer
We review your mortgage offer, report to your lender, and ensure all conditions are met before exchange.
Exchange of Contracts
Contracts are signed and exchanged. The completion date is legally fixed. Your deposit is transferred.
Completion & Registration
Funds are transferred, keys are released, and we register your ownership with HM Land Registry.
Why Choose Us for Conveyancing in Harrow?
At Kenton Solicitors, your conveyancing matter is handled by a qualified solicitor — based in Harrow, accessible in person, and accountable to you throughout. We have been doing this for over two decades and we are accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Speak to a SolicitorCQS Accredited
We hold the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation — the recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing, awarded only after a rigorous assessment process.
On All Major Lender Panels
We are accepted by all major mortgage lenders. Whether you are buying with Nationwide, Halifax, HSBC, Barclays, Santander, or any other mainstream lender, we can act for both you and your bank.
Direct Access to Your Solicitor
You deal with one solicitor who knows your file. A qualified professional who has been with your matter from the start.
Locally Based in Harrow
Our office is on Kenton Road, Harrow. Appointments are available in person, by telephone, or video call.
We Handle All Types of Property
From terraced houses to high-rise apartments, our experience covers the full range of residential property in Harrow and across north-west London.
First-Time Buyers
We advise first-time buyers at every stage of the transaction, explaining each step clearly and keeping you informed throughout.
Buy-to-Let Investors
Investment purchases, portfolio transfers, and multi-unit transactions handled efficiently with an understanding of the landlord's specific legal requirements.
Auction Purchases
Auction completions typically have a 28-day deadline. We work quickly to meet the timescale and protect your deposit.
Probate & Divorce Sales
Sensitive transactions requiring careful handling. We manage the legal process with discretion and ensure all parties are properly protected.
High-Value Properties
Executive homes and higher-value transactions require thorough due diligence and an experienced solicitor. We act on properties at all price points.
Listed Buildings
Listed properties require additional searches, planning enquiries, and careful consideration of permitted works. We advise on the specific legal requirements that apply.
Help to Buy & Shared Ownership
Government scheme transactions involve additional legal complexity. We are experienced in Help to Buy equity loan repayments and shared ownership staircasing.
Lease Extensions
A short lease significantly affects a property's value and mortgageability. We advise on statutory and informal lease extension routes.
Leasehold Property — What Buyers in Harrow Need to Know
A significant proportion of properties in Harrow are leasehold — particularly flats and purpose-built apartments. Buying a leasehold property is legally more complex than buying freehold and there are several issues that can affect the value and mortgageability of your purchase if not identified early.
Our solicitors review every leasehold carefully — checking the lease length, ground rent provisions, service charge accounts, and the management company's financial position before you are committed to the purchase.
Talk to Us About LeaseholdLease Length
Leases below 80 years become difficult to mortgage and harder to sell. Below 70 years, most high street lenders will decline. We flag short leases early and advise on extension options before you exchange.
Ground Rent
Since the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, ground rent on new leases is capped at a peppercorn (effectively zero). Older leases may carry ground rents that double periodically — a known lender concern that we identify and report on.
Service Charges
We obtain three years of service charge accounts and review the management pack for any major works planned or pending. Unexpected major works bills can run to thousands of pounds — we make sure you know before you commit.
Lease Extension
Once you have owned a leasehold property for two years, you have a statutory right to extend the lease by 90 years. We advise on both the formal statutory route and informal negotiation with the freeholder.
How a Property Chain Works
Most transactions are part of a chain — where your purchase depends on your buyer completing, and their purchase depends on someone else. Understanding the chain is essential to managing expectations on timescales.
First-Time Buyer
No property to sell. No chain above them. The simplest position — and why sellers often prefer first-time buyers.
Your Seller
Selling to you, buying from C. Their completion depends on C being ready — and you being ready.
You
Buying from B, selling to A. You are in the middle of the chain. Both transactions must exchange and complete simultaneously.
Your Buyer
Buying your property. May themselves have a sale — extending the chain further. The longer the chain, the more moving parts.
All parties in a chain must exchange contracts simultaneously. If one party withdraws before exchange, the transaction collapses without legal penalty to either side. After exchange, withdrawal carries significant financial consequences. We progress matters as efficiently as possible and liaise with all solicitors in the transaction to minimise delays.
Conveyancing Solicitors Who Know the Harrow Property Market
Harrow's property market is one of the most active in north-west London. From the Victorian terraces of Kenton and Wealdstone to the purpose-built apartments of Harrow town centre and the larger family homes of Hatch End and Pinner — each area has its own character, its own common title issues, and its own property types.
Our solicitors have been advising buyers and sellers in this market for over two decades. We understand local leasehold arrangements, we know which developers operate in the area, and we are familiar with the estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other professionals our clients work with.
We advise clients across Harrow and the surrounding areas of north-west London and Middlesex.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available in person, by phone, or video call.
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