Can the conveyancing practitioners Indexed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Downham Market?
There are a number of auction solicitors we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Downham Market is one of the many locations where our lawyers are based.
Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Downham Market conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel?
Downham Market conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nottingham directly.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will 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 sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Downham Market the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I was advised by numerous property agents in Downham Market to choose a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers rather than another?
We refuse to give any commission for directing people our way. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
My husband and I may need to sub-let our Downham Market garden flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Downham Market conveyancing practice in 2001 but they have closed and we did not think at the time get any advice as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?
Even though your previous Downham Market conveyancing lawyer is not available you can review your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the premises. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you need to seek permission via your landlord or some other party before subletting. This means that you cannot sublet without first obtaining consent. The consent should not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
I acquired a basement flat in Downham Market, conveyancing was carried out in 2000. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Downham Market with a long lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2085
You have 60 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.