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Cambridge Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to moving day was 87 days for conveyancing in Cambridge
  • 2 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Cambridge
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Cambridge that are buy to let is 8%
  • 4 82% freehold and 18% leasehold conveyancing in Cambridge for this year to date
  • 5 Average time frame of 110 days for registration of title in Cambridge

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cambridge since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cambridge

In the event thatI was to purchase a simple residential homein Cambridge mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much would I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Cambridge?

Any savings you would make will be isolated to the Cambridge conveyancing searches. A lawyer still got to do everything else - money laundering, correspond with your vendors conveyancer, SDLT return, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it will not be a lot.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Cambridge? Why is this being asked of me?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Cambridge conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing your correct address.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are required to check not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will result in your lawyer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers will have an obligation to notify the relevant authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

I require expedited conveyancing in Cambridge as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Cambridge the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How do I search for a Cambridge solicitor on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the facility on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Cambridge conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Cambridge conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to see if they are on the Chelsea Building Society panel

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Cambridge for my house move. Can I check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Cambridge conveyancing companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for my own house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Cambridge.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Cambridge regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Cambridge but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • King & Co, St. Andrews House, 59 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DD
  • Barr Ellison Llp, 39 Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PN
  • Houlden Sweeney Limited, Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH
  • Crossmans Mta Solicitors Llp, The Tram Shed, 184 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BG
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cambridge

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cambridge practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • King & Co, St. Andrews House, 59 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DD
  • Barr Ellison Llp, 39 Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PN
  • Houlden Sweeney Limited, Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Hewitsons Llp, Shakespeare House, 42 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EP

Planning law solicitors in Cambridge regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cambridge with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Richard Buxton, 19b Victoria Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1JP
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Hewitsons Llp, Shakespeare House, 42 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EP
  • Lgss Law Ltd, Shire Hall, Castle Hall, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AP
  • Andrew Bryce & Co, Unit 23 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0EY

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