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Newmarket Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 109 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Newmarket
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Newmarket
  • 4 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Newmarket for this year to date
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £9,870

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newmarket since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newmarket

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Newmarket even where I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example where I want to acquire a shop in Newmarket with a loan from Birmingham Midshires?

The service is primarily there to locate domestic conveyancing solicitors in Newmarket but we have set out towards the bottom of this page a selection of Newmarket commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the solicitors directly to check if they are also authorised to represent Birmingham Midshires

A colleague pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Newmarket there could be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Newmarket which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Newmarket should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I happen to be the sole recipient of my late father’s will and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Newmarket. The Newmarket property was put into my name in July. I plan to dispose of the house. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in July. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be caught by that. many mortgage companies would take a sensible view as this requirement chiefly exists to pick up on subsales or the flipping of properties.

I am expecting a OIP from Clydesdale this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Newmarket solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Newmarket solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.

I need some fast conveyancing in Newmarket as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Newmarket the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

The deeds to our property are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Newmarket 5 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know exactly where to locate all the suitable documentation so you can buy or sell your property without any difficulty. Where copies are not available, your solicitor may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your premises.

What does commercial conveyancing in Newmarket cover?

Newmarket conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of services, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Newmarket it brings up numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Newmarket or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Newmarket differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of three fee calculations from different law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Newmarket regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newmarket specialising in commercial conveyancing in Newmarket. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Edmondson Hall, 25 Exeter Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AR
  • Rustons & Lloyd, Beaufort House, 136 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JP

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Newmarket ordinarily consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Newmarket commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Industrial and warehouse premises Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction)

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

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