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Reasons to use our Norwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Norwich have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Norwich and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Norwich
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Norwich property lawyer have developed excellent links with Norwich local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Norwich.
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Norwich property deals can be made significantly more stressful because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Norwich registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Norwich since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Norwich

My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I anticipate that I'll be able to get preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Norwich?

It’s sensible to look for multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that estimates will vary but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as a 1st time purchaser of a garden flat in Norwich. Do I receive the keys to the property on completion from my solicitor? If so, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Norwich?

On the day of completion you will not be required to go to the conveyancers office in Norwich. Your solicitors will transfer the purchase money to the vendor’s conveyancers, and once they have received this, you will be called to collect the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen early afternoon.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Principality are being a right pain. The Norwich solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Principality are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Co-operative have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Norwich has been accepted, now what?

Your estate agent will wish to be informed of your conveyancer's details (ensure that the conveyancers are on the lender’s panel). Call up Co-operative or your broker and complete any appropriate documentation. Co-operative will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Co-operative will send the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Norwich.

About to purchase a new build flat in Norwich. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Norwich

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

My partner has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Norwich. Do I follow his recommendation?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are are thinking of instructing.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed flat in Norwich. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have recently had a quarterly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the invoice as usual given that all rents and service charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Norwich Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    What prohibitions are there in the Norwich Lease? The answer will be important as a) areas can result in problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to have all the details

There are numerous houses in Norwich on unadopted lanes. We are acquiring such a house. Are there any advantages to buying a property on a private road?

Norwich conveyancing practices are used to transacting propertieson private. Your conveyancer will investigate title to find any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a residents association that residents make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than council owned.

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Purchase conveyancing in Norwich usually involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Norwich searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers prepared the seller’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Considering the replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

Norwich commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Land use planning and environmental issues Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Subletting, licences and sharing occupation

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

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