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Reasons to use our Sprowston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any other lawyers advise it just might be necessary to pop into your solicitor to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 2 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Sprowston conveyancing can be made a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Sprowston
  • 4 The companies identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sprowston since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sprowston

Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site carry out right to buy conveyancing in Sprowston?

We do have numerous conveyancing firms carrying out right to buy conveyancing Please e-mail the lawyers listed in order to get a costs illustration.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Sprowston

There are two types of lawyers who can carry out conveyancing in Sprowston namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are obliged to conduct Sprowston conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that all requirements and steps should be accurately taken.

We are buying a terrace house in Sprowston. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are permitted?

Your conveyancer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Sprowston can on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain alterations or need the consent of another owner. Certain extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Clydesdale. Is it usual for Clydesdale to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Sprowston is approved on their conveyancing panel? Clydesdale have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Clydesdale to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I have been told that property searches are the main cause of hinderance in Sprowston conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Sprowston.

I am buying a new build flat in Sprowston. 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.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sprowston

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. 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 confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Sprowston is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Sprowston 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 Sprowston you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Sprowston 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 residence.

What does commercial conveyancing in Sprowston cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Sprowston incorporates a wide array of guidance, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area 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 loans and the termination of tenancies.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sprowston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hansells, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DS
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY
  • Leathes Prior, 74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR
  • Howard Pollok & Webb, 7 Princes Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AZ
  • Mjp Conveyancing Limited, Greyfriars House, 18-20 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sprowston

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Sprowston specialising 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

  • Hansells, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DS
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY
  • Leathes Prior, 74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR
  • Fosters Solicitors, William House, 19 Bank Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4FS
  • Steeles Law Solicitors Limited, Lawrence House, 5 St Andrews Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1AD

Planning law solicitors in Sprowston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sprowston practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Hansells, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DS
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY
  • Leathes Prior, 74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR

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

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