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Downham Market Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Downham Market for this year to date
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 Average time frame of 31 days for registration of title in Downham Market
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £5,164
  • 5 Percentage of cases in Downham Market that are buy to let is 12%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Downham Market since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downham Market

Can the conveyancing lawyers that are recommend handle auction conveyancing in Downham Market?

We know of a few auction practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Downham Market is just one of hundreds of locations in which our lawyers cover.

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Downham Market conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?

Downham Market conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Lloyds directly.

Will my conveyancing lawyers 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 complete inside 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Downham Market the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I have been recommended by numerous property agents in Downham Market to choose a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers over alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to make any referral fee for sending work in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I am intending to sublet my leasehold apartment in Downham Market. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Some leases for properties in Downham Market do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

I acquired a split level flat in Downham Market, conveyancing was carried out March 2000. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Downham Market with a long lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2085

With only 60 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Downham Market. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a speedy, objective and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Downham Market about your conveyancing in Downham Market.

Domestic conveyancing in Downham Market almost always entails the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional queries from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (where relevant)

Downham Market commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Land use planning and environmental matters Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Industrial and warehouse premises Formation of commercial management companies Advice on commercial mortgages 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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