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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*

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of semi-detached premises, Lynn Road, PE38 9QE completing on 09/12/2025 at a price of £455,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Hawthorn Road, PE38 9PN completing on 13/11/2025 at a price of £196,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title

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of house residence, Rosemary Way, PE38 9UB completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £375,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

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Transfer

of semi-detached property, Coriander Road, PE38 9WB completing on 14/11/2025 at a price of £370,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downham Market

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Downham Market costs more?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Downham Market and elsewhere usually necessitates more due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes reviewing the lease, communicating with the landlord about the service of applicable notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, securing the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different leaseholders have owned the lease since it was first entered into.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for obstruction 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 feature within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Downham Market.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Downham Market. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Downham Market

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Downham Market is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Downham Market are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Downham Market you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Downham Market may decide 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 property.

How difficult is it to swap conveyancer as I need to select a firm on the Britannia conveyancing list. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Downham Market five minutes from me but he is not accepted by Britannia

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Downham Market on the Britannia panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Downham Market. In utilising search facility on this website, you can scrutinise fees for conveyancing solicitors in Downham Market and beyond.

I am searching for Downham Market competitive conveyancing fees. Can I be confident that all the Downham Market practices that are identified on your directory are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel?

The law firms on our directory have advised us that they are on the mortgage company 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 bank 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 acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Downham Market. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have 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 specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a swift, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Downham Market about your conveyancing in Downham Market.

Purchase in Downham Market is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Downham Market property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other documentation collated by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary 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 Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Home selling conveyancing in Downham Market ordinarily comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Sending draft papers to the lawyer acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental queries from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (if appropriate)

Neighboring Locations

Kings Lynn
Downham Market
Littleport
 Feltwell

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.