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Downham Market Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Downham Market that are buy to let is 14%
  • 2 Average time frame of 31 days for registration of title in Downham Market
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 34 days for conveyancing in Downham Market
  • 4 was the busiest month and was the next busiest month while was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Downham Market
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £3,670

Examples of recent conveyancing in Downham Market since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downham Market

Willinstructing a Downham Market conveyancing lawyer make the legal process smoother?

Existing third party relationships are another important factor to consider when appointing conveyancing solicitors. Downham Market conveyancers often have connections with financial advisers and estate, local authorities, valuers and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Having years of experience in the local area is an advantage.

We are acquiring our first home. Our conveyancer has contact usto check if we want to order extra conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we have no idea as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Downham Market

The scope of Downham Market conveyancing searches depends entirely on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could give you. Then you can make a decision if you personally think you need that search. Should you be uncertain, ask your conveyancer to guide you.

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Downham Market?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Downham Market and elsewhere in Norfolk is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of opportunity for conflict between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, property agent and sometimes the lender. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Downham Market an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the process whose role it is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.

There is a distinct ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone must be blamed for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your lawyer ahead of the other players when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Downham Market conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Downham Market.

My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, but the estate agent informed us that the seller will only move forward if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Downham Market

It is improbable the owners are behind this. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Downham Market conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will earn the estate agent a commission or hit his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by HQ.

We have appointed a Downham Market conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (first time buyers) and have spotted in the Ts and Cs that they are not covered by the FCA. Am I right to be worried or is that usually the case with conveyancer?

We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. You should check that they are regulated by the SRA, who have stringent laws covering funds sitting by them.

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Typically, Downham Market conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Downham Market property searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers received from the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Reviewing replies provided by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Downham Market includes some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Downham Market commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Commercial finance including remortgages Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Offices, shops or industrial units Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities

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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