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Reasons to use our Lakenham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Lakenham solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Lakenham conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 Lakenham solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Lakenham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 3 Regardless alternative sites tell you it just might be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without having to include the postman into the pot.
  • 4 Lakenham conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Our site is the only site that enables you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Lakenham will be carried out by a conveyancer on your lender’s conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lakenham since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Bracondale, NR1 2AT completing on 02/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Sale

of detached residence residence, Meadowbrook Close, NR1 2HJ completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £269,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of semi premises, Stuart Road, NR1 2BY completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £245,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Conveyance

of apartment Sunny Hill NR1 2ET, at a price of £135,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lakenham

Having been referred to your organisation we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Lakenham listed on your site but stumbled across some other quotes on the internet seem less expensive – how come?

You can find many firms of websites advertising alleged cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees end up with the closing fee totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors ought to ensure costs contained in terms and conditions should be fair and reasonable raised The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Lakenham specify all legal fees for a standard conveyancing case.

We are purchasing a terrace house in Lakenham. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to see if these alterations are allowed?

Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Lakenham can occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of changes or need the consent of another owner. Some extensions require local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

My wife and I are in the process of looking at apartments in Lakenham and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a lawyer in place at this stage? I will be getting a home loan with HSBC.

It would be wise to start your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with HSBC, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I've digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Lakenham solicitor - who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Nottingham will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nottingham will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Lakenham postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Lakenham.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for hinderance in Lakenham house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Lakenham.

I am purchasing my first flat in Lakenham benefiting from help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not reveal to my conveyancer about the deal as it will impact my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

How do I locate a Lakenham law firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the search on this website. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Lakenham conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Lakenham conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to check whether they are on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd member panel

As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a property in Newport but reside in Lakenham. My conveyancer (based 200 kilometers from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Lakenham who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Lakenham based

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lakenham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Barry Ferguson, 36 Brian Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PH
  • Ives-keeler & Co, 65 Grove Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3RL
  • Clapham & Collinge Llp, St. Catherines House, All Saints Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3GA
  • Hatch Brenner Llp, 4 Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1QY
  • Mjp Conveyancing Limited, Greyfriars House, 18-20 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lakenham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lakenham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Ives-keeler & Co, 65 Grove Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3RL
  • Clapham & Collinge Llp, St. Catherines House, All Saints Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3GA
  • Fosters Solicitors, William House, 19 Bank Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4FS
  • Steeles Law Solicitors Limited, Lawrence House, 5 St Andrews Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1AD
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lakenham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lakenham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Lakenham. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Barry Ferguson, 36 Brian Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PH
  • Ives-keeler & Co, 65 Grove Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3RL
  • Clapham & Collinge Llp, St. Catherines House, All Saints Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3GA
  • Hatch Brenner Llp, 4 Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1QY
  • Mjp Conveyancing Limited, Greyfriars House, 18-20 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LB

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

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