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Reasons to use our Downham Market conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Downham Market is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Downham Market have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Downham Market and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 Using a local Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Downham Market - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 Downham Market solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Downham Market conveyancing experience, 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 Downham Market since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downham Market

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Downham Market costs more?

The conveyancing fees for a leasehold premises in Downham Market is inevitably greater as compared to a freehold transaction. This is because there is an amount of supplemental investigations necessary in liaising with the landlord and managing agents to obtain evidence concerning whether the rent and service fee have been discharged and whether there are any major works due in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for hinderance in Downham Market house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Downham Market.

I am buying a new build flat in Downham Market. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Downham Market

    Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Downham Market is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Downham Market are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Downham Market you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Downham Market may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

How difficult is it to swap solicitor as I need to retain one who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. I hired a high street conveyancing solicitor in Downham Market round the corner but he is not approved by Bank of Ireland

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Downham Market on the Bank of Ireland panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Downham Market. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Downham Market.

I have been searching for Downham Market conveyancing quotes online. Can I be sure that all the Downham Market firms that are listed on your directory are on the bank conveyancing panel?

The law firms listed on our site have advised us that they are on the lender panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the mortgage company panel. To date we have not been informed by either a mortgage company or a member of the public that the data about a specific Downham Market conveyancing solicitor being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel is incorrect.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Downham Market?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Downham Market. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Downham Market about your conveyancing in Downham Market.

Purchase conveyancing in Downham Market ordinarily entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Carrying out Downham Market conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers supplied by the owner’s solicitor
  • Submitting questions with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HMLR.

Home selling conveyancing in Downham Market almost always includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Sending draft papers to the property lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental enquires from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

Neighboring Locations

Kings Lynn
Downham Market
Littleport
Feltwell

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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