Can the conveyancing lawyers that are recommend handle auction conveyancing in Downham Market?
We know of a few auction practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Downham Market is just one of hundreds of locations in which our lawyers cover.
Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Downham Market conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?
Downham Market conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Lloyds directly.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Downham Market. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I need some expedited conveyancing in Downham Market as I am under an ultimatum to complete inside 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Downham Market the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I have been recommended by numerous property agents in Downham Market to choose a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers over alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to make any referral fee for sending work in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I am intending to sublet my leasehold apartment in Downham Market. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?
Some leases for properties in Downham Market do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.
I acquired a split level flat in Downham Market, conveyancing was carried out March 2000. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Downham Market with a long lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2085
With only 60 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.