New Build Conveyancing Solicitors in Harrow
Kenton Solicitors provides specialist new build conveyancing for buyers across Harrow and north-west London. Purchasing a new build property is different from buying an existing home — it involves developer contracts, tight exchange deadlines, building warranties, and documentation specific to new developments.
Our conveyancing team has extensive experience in new build transactions and acts for buyers purchasing from developers across London. We are accepted by all major mortgage lenders and are on hand to manage the process efficiently from reservation through to completion.
Our office is on Kenton Road, Harrow — appointments are available in person, by telephone, or by video call, Monday to Saturday.
Free Consultation — 020 8907 2444Our New Build Conveyancing Services
We act for buyers across all types of new build purchases — from apartments in large developments to individual new build houses.
New Build House Purchase
We act for buyers of new build houses, managing the developer's contract pack, raising enquiries with the developer's solicitors, satisfying mortgage conditions, and handling exchange and completion.
New Build Apartment Purchase
New build apartments are leasehold properties requiring review of the lease, service charge provisions, building warranty documentation, and the developer's management arrangements.
Off-Plan Purchase
Buying off-plan — before the property is built — involves exchanging contracts on an unfinished property. We advise on the specific considerations involved and manage the transaction through to completion when the property is ready.
Shared Ownership New Build
Shared ownership new build purchases involve additional documentation from the housing association alongside the developer's pack. We act for shared ownership buyers and are experienced with housing association requirements.
New Build Buy-to-Let
Investors purchasing new build properties for rental require specific advice on the developer's documentation and any restrictions on lettings. We act for buy-to-let purchasers on new build transactions.
Building Warranty & Documentation
We review the building warranty documentation — such as NHBC Buildmark or equivalent — and report to you and your lender on the cover provided as part of the transaction.
What Makes New Build Conveyancing Different
New build transactions are more involved than standard resale purchases. Developers operate on their own timescales and with their own documentation — and buyers need a solicitor who is experienced in dealing with developer packs and tight exchange deadlines.
Our team is familiar with the major developers operating across London and the documentation they typically produce. We manage the process efficiently to meet developer deadlines while ensuring your interests are protected throughout.
Speak to Our TeamExchange Deadlines
Developers typically require exchange of contracts within 28 days of reservation. This is a tight timescale — our team prioritises new build matters to ensure all checks are completed and you are ready to exchange within the developer's deadline.
Developer Contract Pack
The developer's solicitors prepare the contract documentation. We review the full pack on your behalf, raise enquiries where needed, and report to you on the terms before you are committed to the purchase.
Building Warranties
New build properties come with a building warranty — most commonly NHBC Buildmark or a similar scheme. We review the warranty documentation and confirm its terms to you and your mortgage lender as part of the transaction.
Completion on Notice
On many new build purchases, the developer serves notice of the completion date once the property is ready. We manage this process and coordinate with your mortgage lender to ensure funds are in place for completion day.
New Build Buyers We Advise
First-Time Buyers
New builds are popular with first-time buyers, particularly through shared ownership and Help to Buy schemes. We advise first-time buyers on the process and what to expect at each stage.
Home Movers
Buyers selling an existing home and purchasing a new build simultaneously — where timing of the sale and the new build completion need to be carefully managed.
Buy-to-Let Investors
Investors purchasing new build properties for the rental market, including those acquiring multiple units within the same development.
Shared Ownership Buyers
Buyers purchasing a share of a new build property through a housing association shared ownership scheme.
Off-Plan Buyers
Buyers exchanging contracts on a property that is not yet built, often many months before the anticipated completion date.
Cash Buyers
Cash purchasers of new build properties who require the same thorough review of the developer's documentation without the additional mortgage lender requirements.
New Build Conveyancing Across Harrow & London
Our new build conveyancing team acts for buyers of properties across Harrow and throughout London. We are familiar with the new build developments across north-west London and act for buyers purchasing from the major developers operating in the area.
We also act for buyers whose new build property is located elsewhere in London or across England and Wales.
Get in Touch
To discuss a new build purchase, contact our conveyancing team for a free initial consultation. We are available Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
020 8907 2444or email info@kentonsolicitors.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
New Build Conveyancing FAQs
Speak to Our New Build Conveyancing Team
Free initial consultation. CQS accredited. On all major lender panels. Based in Harrow.
