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Reasons to use our Costessey conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Costessey property lawyers work in conjunction with Costessey estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Costessey is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Costessey has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Costessey property lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Costessey conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 Costessey conveyancer are the key to a successful Costessey home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Costessey since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Costessey

Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend execute auction conveyancing in Costessey?

There are a few auction solicitors we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Costessey is just one of the many locations in which our lawyers have a presence.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Costessey I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Costessey for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

Taking into account that I am about to part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a two bedroom apartment in Costessey I would like to talk to a conveyancer about myhome move ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Costessey.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a case number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Costessey should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

We are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Costessey. I am am very disappointed with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A solicitor would have to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Costessey

I have just started marketing my garden flat in Costessey. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have recently received a yearly service charge demand – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge as usual because all rents and maintenance charges will be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I purchased a garden flat in Costessey, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Costessey with a long lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2084

You have 59 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

Is planning consent required to convert a single dwelling into two flats in Costessey? This has been carried out to a property next door to a friend in Costessey and was unaware of it happening until it was finished.

Planning consent is needed for splitting a single dwelling in Costessey into flats but probably not for reverting back to single dwelling-house so, simply put, yes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Costessey regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ronaldsons Family Law Ltd, 45 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HY
  • Leadenhall Law Group Ltd, 3 Woolgate Court, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AP
  • Rodney Goodson, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF
  • Philip Hook, Unthank Chambers, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF
  • Rogers & Norton Limited, The Old Chapel, 5-7 Willow Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Costessey regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Costessey with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Costessey. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Leadenhall Law Group Ltd, 3 Woolgate Court, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AP
  • Rodney Goodson, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF
  • Philip Hook, Unthank Chambers, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF
  • Rogers & Norton Limited, The Old Chapel, 5-7 Willow Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EU
  • Lambert Pugh Llp, 19 Charing Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AX

Planning law solicitors in Costessey regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Costessey specialising in planning law. This should include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Leathes Prior, 74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY
  • Hansells, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DS

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