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  • 1 The Martlesham conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Martlesham
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  • 3 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
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  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Martlesham since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Martlesham

Can the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site carry out conveyancing in Martlesham by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. You should call us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

How up to date is your database of Martlesham solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel? Do UBS send you an updated list?

Martlesham conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the UBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from UBS directly.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Lloyds. Martlesham conveyancing practitioners were chosen. How long does it take for Lloyds to issue the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Lloyds completed the survey? Have you informed Lloyds as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I have a mortgage with Coventry BS for my property in Martlesham. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Coventry BS?

Your original mortgage agreement with Coventry BS will provide that you need their approval before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Coventry BS’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Coventry BS will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Coventry BS directly. You need not do this via a Coventry BS conveyancing panel firm.

RBS have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Martlesham has been agreed to, what happens next?

Your property agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Telephone RBS or your broker and finalise any relevant documentation. RBS will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to arrange a slot for the valuation to occur. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a fortnight to get a mortgage offer. RBS will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Martlesham.

I am downsizing from my house. My previous lawyers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Martlesham if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Martlesham. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Martlesham for my house move. Can I review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

You can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

Is there a reason that Martlesham conveyancing charges are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

If purchasing a leasehold property there is more work involved purely due to the fact that usually there are further parties involved in the form of the freeholder and/or Management Agents. As part of a lawyers enquiries they will check that all ground rent and service charges are paid up to date amongst other general leasehold matters. For this reason, the Sellers lawyers usually have to refer to the freeholder or Managing Agent for their replies to our questions. This may be time consuming and beyond the lawyers control

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Barker Gotelee Solicitors, 41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF
  • Gross & Curjel, 15 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AB
  • Lightfoot O'brien Westcott, Barton House, 84 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AL
  • Michael Smith & Co Solicitors, Clarence House, 21 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN
  • Kma Solicitors, Saracens House, 25 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Martlesham. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Barker Gotelee Solicitors, 41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF
  • Gross & Curjel, 15 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AB
  • Lightfoot O'brien Westcott, Barton House, 84 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AL
  • Michael Smith & Co Solicitors, Clarence House, 21 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN
  • Jackamans, Oak House, 7 Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BX

Planning law solicitors in Martlesham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Kerseys, 32 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3HD
  • Blockslegal Llp, Arcade Chamber, 2-6 Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EL
  • Attwells Solicitors Llp, Sun Buildings, 35-37 Princes Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1PU
  • Birketts Llp, 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HZ
  • Gotelee, 31-41 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AY

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