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Reasons to use our Ely conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 This site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Ely will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 2 The Ely conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Ely
  • 3 No matter what any other solicitors say it could be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to execute documents. There are various parties with involved in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 4 Ely solicitors work in conjunction with Ely estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 5 Ely conveyancers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ely since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ely

I am progressing with the sale of my house in Ely and the estate agent has just e-mailed to warn that the purchasers are appointing a new property lawyer. I am told that this is due to the fact that the mortgage company will only deal with solicitors on their conveyancing panel. On what basis would a leading mortgage company only work with specific lawyers rather the firm that they want to select for their conveyancing in Ely ?

Lenders have always had panels of law firms that can act for them, but in the past few years big names such as Yorkshire Building Society, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for more than 15 years.

Mortgage companies point to the increase in fraud as the reason for the cull – criteria have been tightened as a smaller panel is easier to oversee. Banks tend not to disclose how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society claims that it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are unlikely to have any sway in the decision.

Due to complete my purchase in Ely next Monday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the lender. What risks does the lender expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These obligations are not unique to conveyancing in Ely.

We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Ely who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ely.

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Ely. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Ely you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Ely.

I have recentlyfound out that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Ely for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Ely conveyancing specialists.

What does commercial conveyancing in Ely cover?

Ely conveyancing for business premises covers a broad range of services, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ely

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ely practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Hey Solicitors Ltd, 53 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LR
  • Smart Law Solicitors Llp, 42 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ely regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ely with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Ely. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Hey Solicitors Ltd, 53 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LR
  • P B W Solicitors Ely Limited, 2, Three Cups Walk, Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AN
  • Jg Poole & Co Llp, E Space, 26 St. Thomas Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EX
  • Smart Law Solicitors Llp, 42 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HE

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Ely?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Ely. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • 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 specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Ely about your conveyancing in Ely.

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

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