Conveyancing in Hemel Hempstead
Buying a house in Hemel Hempstead
Located in the southeast of England in the county of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead is a new town that offers an enticing proximity to London. With a population that is approaching 100,000 and a reputation as an ideal commuter town, there is a thriving property market in Hemel Hempstead.
When buying or selling property in Hemel Hempstead, you must instruct a lawyer to complete the legal work on your behalf.
In selecting us to complete your conveyancing in Hemel Hempstead, you’ll reap the benefits of our award winning levels of customer service, dedicated and easy to use technology and intimate knowledge of the local market. We are proud to have assisted homebuyers looking for varying kinds of property across areas like Hemel Hempstead, from Tudor and Georgian cottages in the old town to homes in more affordable Bovingdon and new development Aspen Park.
Local statistics
The average house price in Hertfordshire is £320,742, while the overall average sale price in Hemel Hempstead during the past 12 months was close to this figure at £314,591.
Most sales involved terraces which went for an average of £287,853, with flats going for £195,256. Semis sold for an average of £352,850 and detached properties for £569,987.
The local area
Afforded its status by the New Towns Act of 1946, Hemel Hempstead is a large new town that lies less than 25 miles outside of central London. It has all of the modern amenities you would expect of a popular commuter town, including a cosmopolitan array of restaurants, bars and cafes, while the Riverside Shopping Centre offers plenty of appealing stores. The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also on Hemel Hempstead’s doorstep.
A major draw of the town is of course its proximity to the capital, and it is possible to reach London Euston station in under 30 minutes. The M1 motorway passes to the east of town, offering easy access between London in the south and Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds in the north, in addition to linking up with the M25 ring road. Heathrow Airport lies just over 20 miles to the south of Hemel Hempstead, while London Luton Airport is just over 10 miles to the north. It’s also fairly easy to get to nearby towns such as St Albans and Watford.
There is a selection of excellent schools in the area that will please parents looking to live in Hemel Hempstead, with options for younger children including Bovingdon Primary, Hammond Academy and Two Waters Primary in Apsley. Choices at secondary level include the Hemel Hempstead School on Heath Lane, Longdean School and Adeyfield School.
About us
We’re here to guide you into your new home. Working with experienced conveyancers and industry experts, we help to make your move as easy, cost-effective and convenient as possible.
Why choose us?
We’ll find out what’s important to you and what’s unique about your move, so we can match you with the conveyancing firm within our group that best suits your needs.
The Simplify family are all rated Excellent on TrustPilot, so rest assured you’ll only ever receive the best service.
Using the right combination of tech and people, at the right points in your journey, helps to fast track the process and keep you in control.
What's involved in conveyancing
Once you have your offer accepted, it’s time to get the ball rolling on legally transferring the ownership to you. Find out more about the conveyancing process when buying a house.
If you are selling a house, you will need a conveyancer to act for you. Find out more about the conveyancing process when selling a house.
If you’re remortgaging your house you may need to appoint a conveyancer to help complete the legal work. Find out more about the remortgage conveyancing process.
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