Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Ely

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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Ely but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Reasons to use our Ely conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Ely solicitors work in partnership with Ely estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 Ely lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Ely conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 3 The Ely conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Ely
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Ely is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ely since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ely

All was ready to move into my new home 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 does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for lenders 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 conditions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Ely.

My Solicitor in Ely has never been on on the The Royal Bank of Scotland Conveyancing Panel. Is it possible for me to retain my family solicitor even though they are excluded from the The Royal Bank of Scotland panel?

The limited options available to you here include:

  1. Carry on with your existing Ely lawyers but The Royal Bank of Scotland will need to instruct a solicitor on their list of acceptable firms. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing fees and cause frustration.
  2. Choose a new solicitor to to deal with the purchase, not forgetting to check they are Persuade your conveyancer to do everything within their powers to join the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel

How does conveyancing in Ely differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Ely come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Ely usually buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Ely or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one close by in Ely I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Ely suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

If you need a home loan that many years will be an issue. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I have to select one who is on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ely round the corner but the firm is not approved by The Mortgage Works

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Ely on the The Mortgage Works panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Ely. Using search facility on this website, you can scrutinise costs for conveyancing solicitors in Ely and beyond.

Me and my husband are purchasing a leasehold flat in Ely. Conveyancing estimates are averaging around £two thousand. Does that seem right?

The average cost last year for conveyancing in Ely was £1,395 excluding Stamp Duty and HM Land Registry charges.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ely regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ely but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • 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
  • Smart Law Solicitors Llp, 42 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ely regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ely specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ely. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Ely regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ely but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Bendall Roberts Ltd, 53 Market Street, CB7 4LR

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

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