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Newmarket Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Newmarket for this year to date
  • 2 109 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Newmarket
  • 3 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Newmarket conveyancing is Chancel
  • 4 Average time frame of 66 days for registration of title in Newmarket
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 141 days for conveyancing in Newmarket

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newmarket since January 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Highclere Close, CB8 7RR completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £240,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

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Disposal

of semi-detached property, High Street, CB8 9TJ completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £725,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of house property, Ness Road, CB25 0AA completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £167,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Appletree Grove, CB25 0BF completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £265,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newmarket

I am in a contract race with another prospective purchaser for a property in Newmarket. What can I do to hasten the conveyancing process?

In the event that the seller is applying pressure to sign contracts we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will have local connections and intelligence. It is possible that they could have conducted previoushouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Newmarket conveyancing firm. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the lender panel. It is said that 18% of Newmarket conveyancing deals are delayed or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal process being held up by an average of 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home moves every year. Most Newmarket conveyancing practices can not act for certain lenders so do check at the outset.

I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Newmarket. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 20/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Yes, subject to a minimum lease term of 85 years. The unexpired lease term must be at least the mortgage term plus 45 years. See also 5.14.9

My wife and I are buying a flat in Newmarket. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to send money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I am helping my aunt sell her house in Newmarket. Does the conveyancer commission an energy performance certificate or do I organise this?

After the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates was maintained a compulsory element of moving house. An energy performance certificate must be to hand prior to the property being marketed. It is not something that conveyancers ordinarily arrange. Where you are using a Newmarket conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their relationships with long established local assessors

Is there a list of Aldermore panel solicitors in Newmarket on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public online. If you are in need of a Newmarket property lawyer on the Aldermore please use our tool.

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Newmarket concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

What makes your site different to other internet conveyancing solicitors for conveyancing in Newmarket?

At this site get an accurate quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances of your conveyancing in Newmarket. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate referral deals with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the most commission, not the best value conveyancing in Newmarket

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Newmarket for my purchase. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Newmarket

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Newmarket with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Edmondson Hall, 25 Exeter Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AR
  • Rustons & Lloyd, Beaufort House, 136 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Newmarket regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Newmarket specialising in commercial conveyancing in Newmarket. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Edmondson Hall, 25 Exeter Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AR
  • Rustons & Lloyd, Beaufort House, 136 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JP

Typically, Newmarket conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to additional queries from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

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

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