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  • 1 Chances are that the other side’s solicitors have offices in Long Melford - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 2 Over the years Long Melford property lawyer have developed very good connections with Long Melford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Long Melford.
  • 3 Long Melford lawyer are the key to a successful Long Melford conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 Regardless other solicitors inform you it may be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without needing to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Long Melford governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Melford since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Melford

Why would I instruct a Long Melford conveyancing solicitors firm given that online conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

To take your time to find contrast conveyancing costs in Long Melford and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t be focused with searching for the cheapest Long Melford conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a telephone discussion and can never replicate a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to call the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll be sure you are in the know.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Long Melford. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 23/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Long Melford I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Long Melford suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

My business partner and I are hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Long Melford for less than 2k?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Long Melford, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or telephone us so that we can furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

My father-in-law has urged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Long Melford. Do I follow his recommendation?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.

Why do Long Melford conveyancing charges are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is increased work involved for leasehold conveyancing. Long Melford has many leasehold properties. There is more paperwork involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including current service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Long Melford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Long Melford with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Steed & Steed Llp, 6 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2ET
  • Bates Wells & Braithwaite Limited, 27 Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AD
  • Wayman & Long, 27 High Street, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Long Melford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Long Melford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Long Melford. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Steed & Steed Llp, 6 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2ET
  • Bates Wells & Braithwaite Limited, 27 Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AD
  • Wayman & Long, 27 High Street, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NZ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Long Melford regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Long Melford but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Peter Mallender & Company, Eatanswill House, CO10 2DL

Neighboring Locations

Lavenham
Clare
Long Melford
Halstead
Bures
Nayland

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