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Reasons to use our Hellesdon conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Hellesdon conveyancer are the key to a successful Hellesdon home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 The firms shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 3 Hellesdon conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to Hellesdon conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your home move
  • 4 Hellesdon conveyancing lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Hellesdon is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hellesdon since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced premises, Fairways, NR6 5PN completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £285,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of detached residence premises, Whitethorn Close, NR6 6DT completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £203,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced residence, Mile Cross Lane, NR6 6TZ completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £199,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Sale

of terraced premises, Nelson Street, NR2 4DS completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £287,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hellesdon

Do I need to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a property in Hellesdon?

Unless a prior purchase of the house took place after 12 October 2013 you could assume that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Hellesdon to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I am purchasing a new build house in Hellesdon with a mortgage from Godiva Mortgages Ltd. The sellers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative advised me not inform my lawyer about this deal as it would jeopardize my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Should I be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Hellesdon conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may put forward solicitors to select. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your own lawyer. You need to be aware that most lenders have an approved list of law firms you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your transaction.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Hellesdon for my purchase. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Hellesdon conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hellesdon conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Hellesdon conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

    What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing? How many lease extensions has the firm conducted in Hellesdon in the last twenty four months?

I invested in buying a garden flat in Hellesdon, conveyancing was carried out August 2007. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Hellesdon with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2090

With 65 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

At what stage do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for my Hellesdon property purchase?

Most conveyancing practitioners tend to fill out a Land Transaction Return Form for you as part of your Hellesdon purchase transaction for signature. After completion your property lawyer will submit your STL application to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the money - settle any tax bill due for you.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hellesdon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ronaldsons Family Law Ltd, 45 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HY
  • Leadenhall Law Group Ltd, 3 Woolgate Court, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AP
  • Rogers & Norton Limited, The Old Chapel, 5-7 Willow Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EU
  • Lambert Pugh Llp, 19 Charing Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AX
  • Philip Hook, Unthank Chambers, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hellesdon regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hellesdon specialising in commercial conveyancing in Hellesdon. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Leadenhall Law Group Ltd, 3 Woolgate Court, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AP
  • Rogers & Norton Limited, The Old Chapel, 5-7 Willow Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EU
  • Lambert Pugh Llp, 19 Charing Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AX
  • Francis House Trustees Limited, 1 St. James Court, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RU
  • Mills & Reeve Trust Corporation Limited, 1 St. James Court, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RU

Planning law solicitors in Hellesdon regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hellesdon specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Leathes Prior, 74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY
  • Hansells, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DS

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

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