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If you have reached us by Googling ‘Conveyancing in Felixstowe’ follow your intuition — you will have a better house move where you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Felixstowe.

Reasons to use our Felixstowe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Felixstowe estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Felixstowe solicitors work in partnership with Felixstowe estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Felixstowe - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 4 Felixstowe property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Felixstowe conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your home move
  • 5 The practices listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Felixstowe since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Felixstowe

Finally, a loan agreement from NatWest for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom flat is expected imminently. Could you recommend a low cost conveyancing law firm in Felixstowe?

You have come to the wrong place to search for a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Felixstowe. Our goal is to offer cost effective conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers offering the bait of low cost conveyancing in Felixstowe. At best, in deciding on cheap conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst it will result in you with a surprising uplift in extras and still not receive the service you were hoping for.

It is is a decade since I purchased my property in Felixstowe. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find the title documents. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. First there is a possibility that the deeds will be kept by your mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Felixstowe relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it is more tricky but is resolvable.

I have a decision in principle. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in Felixstowe?

You should check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel conveyancers should you accept the "fee-free" offer. Speak to the lender and check if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Felixstowe.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Felixstowe before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Felixstowe. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a residence in Cardiff but I am based in Felixstowe. My solicitor (who is 235 miles from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Felixstowe to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Felixstowe

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Felixstowe. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Felixstowe should include some of the following:

    The physical extent of the premises. This may be the apartment itself but could also include a attic or cellar if applicable. An explanation concerning the obligations as set out in the lease to pay service charges - with regard to both the building, and the wider rights a lessee has Details of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the leaseholder, head lessor, freeholder What the implications are if you are in breach of your lease terms? if lease caters for for a sinking fund for major repairs?
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Felixstowe please enquire of your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Felixstowe.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Felixstowe - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    Does this lease have in excess of 90 years unexpired? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other major work is due in the foreseeable future to be shared between the tenants and will dramatically impact the level of the service charges or result in a specific payment. Its a good idea to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants if they are happy with their service. In conclusion, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and precisely how they are spending that money.

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Felixstowe

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Felixstowe practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Felixstowe regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Felixstowe but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Hanslip Ward & Co Ltd, Hill Crest, CO12 3PH

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

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