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Downham Market Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to moving day was 34 days for conveyancing in Downham Market
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Downham Market that are buy to let is 12%
  • 3 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Downham Market for this year to date
  • 4 Average time frame of 31 days for registration of title in Downham Market
  • 5 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Downham Market

Examples of recent conveyancing in Downham Market since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downham Market

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.

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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 countrywide not just Downham Market. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a timeous, objective and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Downham Market about your conveyancing in Downham Market.

Residential conveyancing in Downham Market almost always comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to further questions from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Downham Market commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a number of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Shops,offices,barn conversions, industrial units, commercial trading estates, retail and leisure developments and large residential estates Drafting and approving option agreements Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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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