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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Somersham conveyancing

Reasons to use our Somersham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Somersham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 The firms listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Somersham registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Somersham selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somersham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somersham

What guidance do you have for searching for commercial conveyancing in Somersham?

First ask the people you trust who they would recommend.

Option 2 is to look on the internet for conveyancing in Somersham. Call a couple or more firms listed and invite them to send you their conveyancing fee calculations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing in advance ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to use this site to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your individual requirements including location,timings, complications and who the proposed lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing in Somersham

My father advised me that in buying a property in Somersham there could be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external changes to a property. Is this right?

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

We are buying a 3 bedroom semi in Somersham. We would like to an extension at the rear at the house.Will legal work on the property include checks to ascertain if these alterations are allowed?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Somersham can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or require the consent of another owner. Many additions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

Is it the case that all Somersham CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Nottingham conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

Some major lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

Will my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Somersham.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Somersham. Plenty of people will buy a house in Somersham, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a number of searches that may be undertaken by the buyer or by their conveyancers which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Somersham. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard question of the vendor to determine whether the property has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser could bring a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate reply. A buyer’s lawyers will also conduct an enviro report. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries will need to be initiated.

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 simple, no chain conveyancing. Somersham is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Somersham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Somersham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Somersham may decide 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.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Somersham. I've discover a site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I previously advised by my bank that their panel conveyancers work on no sale no charge basis for conveyancing in Somersham. I had a purchase abort nevertheless the lawyers have requested search fees! They say the fees are independent!

in promising "no sale no fee" Somersham conveyancing firms are waiving their fees for any work done. We must stress this does not constitute an insurance scheme. Disbursements aren’t covered – where the conveyancer have to pay money out to third parties, e.g. Somersham local search fees

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Somersham regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Somersham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Somersham

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

  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

Planning law solicitors in Somersham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Somersham practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

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