Conveyancing Solicitors Harrow

Buying or Selling Property in Harrow? We Handle the Legal Side.

CQS Accredited
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SRA Regulated
On All Major Lender Panels

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.

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20+
Years of conveyancing experience in Harrow
4.7★
Google rating from verified client reviews
CQS
Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited
SRA
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
What We Handle

Our Conveyancing Services

We cover every type of residential property transaction — from straightforward purchases to complex leasehold and new build matters.

Residential Purchase

Full legal representation for buyers of freehold and leasehold properties. We handle searches, enquiries, mortgage conditions, exchange, and completion — and keep you informed at every stage.

Residential Sale

We prepare the contract pack, deal with buyer enquiries, liaise with the estate agent, and manage the legal completion process so your sale proceeds without unnecessary delay.

Remortgage

Switching lender or releasing equity? We act for you and your new lender, handling all legal formalities efficiently to meet your mortgage offer deadline.

Transfer of Equity

Adding or removing a name from a property title — whether following a relationship change, a gifting arrangement, or tax planning — requires careful legal handling. We manage the full process.

New Build Properties

New build conveyancing involves tight exchange deadlines, developer contracts, and reservation arrangements that differ from standard residential transactions. We advise on the process and act in your interests throughout.

Leasehold & Shared Ownership

Leasehold transactions involve lease reviews, service charge analysis, and management company enquiries. Shared ownership transactions involve additional legal complexity. We have experience across both.

How It Works

The Conveyancing Process — Step by Step

Most residential transactions follow the same legal stages. Here is what to expect from instruction to completion.

1

Instruction & ID Checks

You instruct us, we carry out identity and anti-money laundering checks, and open your matter file.

2

Searches & Enquiries

We order local authority, drainage, and environmental searches, and raise enquiries with the seller's solicitors.

3

Mortgage Offer

We review your mortgage offer, report to your lender, and ensure all conditions are met before exchange.

4

Exchange of Contracts

Contracts are signed and exchanged. The completion date is legally fixed. Your deposit is transferred.

5

Completion & Registration

Funds are transferred, keys are released, and we register your ownership with HM Land Registry.

Why Kenton Solicitors

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.

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CQS 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.

Every Type of Transaction

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 in Harrow

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.

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Lease 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.

Buying & Selling Simultaneously

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.

A

First-Time Buyer

No property to sell. No chain above them. The simplest position — and why sellers often prefer first-time buyers.

B

Your Seller

Selling to you, buying from C. Their completion depends on C being ready — and you being ready.

C

You

Buying from B, selling to A. You are in the middle of the chain. Both transactions must exchange and complete simultaneously.

D

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.

Serving Harrow & Surrounding Areas

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.

Harrow on the Hill Kenton Wealdstone Pinner Hatch End Rayners Lane Stanmore Edgware Wembley Northolt Ruislip Eastcote

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm

Saturday: 10am – 6pm

Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available in person, by phone, or video call.

020 8907 2444
Common Questions

Conveyancing FAQs

A straightforward freehold purchase typically takes 8–12 weeks from instruction to completion. Leasehold transactions, new builds, or chains can take longer — often 12–16 weeks. The biggest variables are the speed of search results, mortgage offer timing, and how quickly enquiries are resolved between the parties' solicitors. We will give you an honest estimate based on your specific transaction.
Exchange of contracts is the point at which the transaction becomes legally binding. Both parties sign identical contracts, which are then exchanged — after which neither party can withdraw without significant financial consequences. Completion is when the remaining purchase funds are transferred, ownership passes, and you receive the keys. The gap between exchange and completion is typically one to four weeks, but can be on the same day in some transactions.
Both solicitors and licensed conveyancers can legally carry out conveyancing work. Solicitors are regulated by the SRA and can advise on the broader legal implications of a transaction — such as trust issues, tax planning, and any related legal matters. Licensed conveyancers are regulated by the CLC and specialise exclusively in property. For most straightforward residential transactions either will suffice, but where there are complications — divorce, probate, trust arrangements, or unusual title issues — a solicitor provides broader coverage.
On a purchase, we order a local authority search (revealing planning permissions, enforcement notices, and road adoption), a drainage and water search (confirming connections to the public sewer and water supply), and an environmental search (checking for contaminated land, flood risk, and subsidence). Your mortgage lender will require these as a minimum. We may also recommend additional searches — such as a chancel repair search or a coal mining search — depending on the location of the property.
After exchange, both parties are legally committed. If the buyer pulls out, they forfeit their deposit (typically 10% of the purchase price). If the seller pulls out, the buyer can sue for specific performance or claim damages. Falls through before exchange carry no legal penalty but you will have incurred costs for searches and legal work already carried out. We advise clients on this risk and on how to minimise the window of exposure before exchange.
Yes. Our office on Kenton Road, Harrow is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. We welcome walk-in enquiries and can arrange appointments at a time that suits you. We also offer phone and video consultations if you prefer. Many clients like being able to come in and sign documents in person — particularly on completion day.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid to HMRC on the purchase of property in England. The amount depends on the purchase price, whether you are a first-time buyer, and whether you already own other property. First-time buyers benefit from reduced rates up to certain thresholds. Additional dwellings (buy-to-let or second homes) attract a surcharge. We advise on your SDLT liability as part of the conveyancing process and submit the return to HMRC on completion.

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