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Reasons to use our Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Martlesham Heath lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Martlesham Heath conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 The practices shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 3 The Martlesham Heath conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Martlesham Heath
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Martlesham Heath
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Martlesham Heath conveyancing can become significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Martlesham Heath since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Martlesham Heath

Me and my fiance are planning to purchase a 1 bedroom apartment in Martlesham Heath with a mortgage. We like our Martlesham Heath conveyancer, but the lender advise she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the lender panel firms or keep our Martlesham Heath lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Martlesham Heath costs more?

Martlesham Heath leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

I am buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Martlesham Heath who is on the Barclays Direct conveyancing. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays Direct in certain locations such as Martlesham Heath. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Martlesham Heath is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Martlesham Heath are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Martlesham Heath you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham Heath may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent told us that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint the agent's chosen solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Martlesham Heath

We suspect that the seller is not behind this demand. Should the owner desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and explain that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your own,trusted Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by head office.

I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased mother’s Will, with a house in Martlesham Heath which is to be sold. The house has never been registered at HMLR and I'm advised that many purchasers will insist that it is in place before they'll move forward. What's the procedure for this?

In the circumstances you refer to it seems sensible to seek to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. HMLR’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham Heath regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Martlesham Heath 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 Heath regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Martlesham Heath with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Martlesham Heath. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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 Heath regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham Heath with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • 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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