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Conveyancing in Felixstowe : Keep it Local

Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Felixstowe

  • 1 Felixstowe solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Felixstowe
  • 4 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Felixstowe selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Felixstowe has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Felixstowe since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Felixstowe

Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to to identify firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in Felixstowe?

We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.

Can you help - my lawyer says that lack of right of way insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Felixstowe?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Barnsley Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

is it true that all Felixstowe conveyancing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the UBS approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be overseen by the CLC.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Felixstowe. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Bank of Ireland be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Bank of Ireland your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Bank of Ireland. The CML Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Bank of Ireland where a lease does not meet these requirements. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Felixstowe.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Felixstowe 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

Assuming you have a registered title the details of your ownership will be held by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to perform a search at the Land Registry, find your house and get current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Felixstowe I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Felixstowe suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Felixstowe. I happened to land on a web site which looks to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Can you refer me to a conveyancer for conveyancing in Felixstowe (or a few miles around that area)? It’s is for a remortgage.My husband and I had one lined up but just found out that they can't deal with Yorkshire BS.

The purpose of this site is restricted to being a directory service for conveyancers who want to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS in certain locations such as Felixstowe . Our intention is not to recommend any particular conveyancing practitioner.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Felixstowe regulated by the SRA

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

  • Aquabridge Law Llp, 1 Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HT
  • Fairstep Solicitors, 174-176 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DU
  • Creans Solicitors, Highrow House, High Rd East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Felixstowe regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Felixstowe specialising in commercial conveyancing in Felixstowe. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Aquabridge Law Llp, 1 Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HT
  • Fairstep Solicitors, 174-176 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DU
  • Creans Solicitors, Highrow House, High Rd East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU

Domestic conveyancing in Felixstowe almost always includes the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancer acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to supplemental queries from the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and paying off the home loan (where relevant)

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

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