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  • 5 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors have offices in Ely - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ely since January 2025*

Transfer

of terraced property, Old Brewery Close, CB7 4QE completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Sale

of house residence, Henley Way, CB7 4YH completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £242,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of terraced premises, Sutton Road, CB6 2HX completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £540,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of semi property, Calfe Fen Close, CB7 5GD completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ely

My wife and I are hoping to buy a property in Ely and have instructed a Ely conveyancing practice. Within the past 48 hours our conveyancer has sent a preliminary report and documents to look through in anticipation of exchanging contracts shortly. Bank of Scotland have this evening contacted us to inform me that they have now hit a problem as our Ely conveyancer is not on their approved list of lawyers. Please explain?

When purchasing a property with the benefit of a mortgage it is standard for the purchasers' lawyers to also represent the purchaser's lender. In order to act for a bank or building society a law firm has to be on that lender's conveyancing panel. An application has to be made by the law firm to the lender to become a member of the lender's panel and there are increasingly strict criteria which the firm has to satisfy and indeed some lenders now require their panel members to be part of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Accreditation Scheme. Your property lawyer should contact your bank and see if they can apply for membership of their conveyancing panel, but if that is not viable they will instruct their own lawyers to represent them. You don't have to instruct a firm on the lender’s conveyancing panel as you are at liberty to use your preferred Ely lawyers, in which case your legal fees may increase, and it may delay matters as you are adding another lawyer into the mix.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Ely? What am I being asked for?

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Ely. However these days you will not be able to complete any conveyancing deal if you have not supplying proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a bank statement. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as evidence of identification it must be both the paper section and photo card part, one is not satisfactory in the absence of the other.

Verification of the source of funds is mandated under Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancing solicitor must have this information on record. Your Ely conveyancing lawyer will need to see evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any monies from you into their client account and they may also ask further questions concerning the source of funds.

I purchased my home on 13 August and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Ely said it should be registered in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Ely uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Ely is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. Currently roughly three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Registration is effected once the new owner is living at the premises thus registration formalities is not usually an essential issue but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

My uncle has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in Ely. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Ely conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have used the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.

Expecting to complete next month on a studio apartment in Ely. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Ely should include some of the following:

    The landlord’s rights to access the flat. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. The unexpired lease term. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease ends, and aware of the importance of the 80 year mark Changes to the premises Repair and maintenance of the property What options are open to you if an adjoining owner breaches a clause of their lease?
For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Ely please enquire of your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Ely.

I purchased a studio flat in Ely, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Ely with over 90 years remaining are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2080

With only 55 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £31,400 and £36,200 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

My mother and father cant seem to find their Ely land registry title on the online search facility. They recall that back in the 60’s when they purchased the house there were complications with the post code not being identified on some systems.

The vast majority of premises in Ely should show up. Have you attempted a search with just the postcode. Normally it should identify all the premises within that postcode. Assuming the property is registered it will show up with a title number. Where they bought back in the 60’s it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The address may still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to locate the original title papers which may be with your parent’s lender.

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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 list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ely specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ely. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial 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

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

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 Ely. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of 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 individual needs.
  • Not feel 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 you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a swift, independent 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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