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Cheap conveyancing in Norfolk does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Norfolk conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Norfolk who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Norfolk property deals can become a lot more stressful because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 The Norfolk conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Norfolk
  • 4 Norfolk property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Norfolk conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Norfolk is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Norfolk since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Norfolk

I was referred a lawyer who has sent a quote for £1150 for leasehold conveyancing in Norfolk. I’m looking to sell a Georgian property for £150,000. Is this too much? Is it in excess of the average fee for conveyancing in Norfolk?

The quote is slightly on the steep side. If you shop around you could decrease the fees slightly by say £125. On the other hand, you maycome to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Remember to ensure the firm can represent your bank. You can employ our search tool to find a Norfolk conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Norfolk.

The Norfolk conveyancing firm handling our Norfolk conveyancing has spotted a discrepancy between the information in the valuation survey and what is in the conveyancing documents. My lawyer has advised that he is obliged to ensure that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s stance right?

Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

Will conveyancers request an advanced payment for conveyancing in Norfolk?

If you are buying a property in Norfolk your lawyer will ask you put them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is as part of the purchase price then this should be asked for shortly ahead of contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is due will be payable shortly before completion.

I am buying a garden flat in Norfolk. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Norfolk you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Norfolk.

A colleague advised me that if I am purchasing in Norfolk I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is occasionally included in the estimate for your Norfolk conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Norfolk around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Norfolk Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Norfolk Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Norfolk.

Can I determine who owns a house in Norfolk?

As long as the premises is registered with HMLR, and you have requisite information of the address of the property, you will be able to see details from the HM Land Registry of the registered owner for a a minimal charge.

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Typically, Norfolk conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Undertaking Norfolk conveyancing searches for the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation received from the owner’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Analysing replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Norfolk includes some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

Norfolk commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Industrial and warehouse premises Options and guarantees Lease renewals and variations Comprehensive advice on planning issues Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities

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

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