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Reasons to use our Stowmarket conveyancing solicitors

Stowmarket solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Stowmarket
Stowmarket conveyancers work in partnership with Stowmarket estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
Over the years Stowmarket lawyer have established very good links with Stowmarket local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Stowmarket.
We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Stowmarket who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stowmarket since December 2024*

Sale

of house premises, Lime Tree Place, IP14 1BT completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of terraced residence, Bridge Street, IP14 1BP completing on 20/12/2024 at a price of £195,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion

Transfer

of terraced residence, Chilton Avenue, IP14 1LB completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £370,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Lapwing Grove, IP14 5GQ completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £210,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stowmarket

My brother and I have just bought a property in Stowmarket. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Stowmarket?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Stowmarket. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is inaccurate, then you may have a claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Stowmarket.

Completed the sale of my flat in Stowmarket last December but the buyer keeps telephoning daily to say his lawyer is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?

Following your disposal your lawyer should deliver the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps unique to conveyancing in Stowmarket.

How does conveyancing in Stowmarket differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Stowmarket come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Stowmarket tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Stowmarket or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Stowmarket I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Stowmarket in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

If you require a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I am a sole trader wishing to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Stowmarket for less than £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Stowmarket, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or telephone us so that we can furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

Is it true that a Stowmarket conveyancing solicitor taken to court by a client for not carrying out the appropriate conveyancing searches?

We are not aware of such a Stowmarket conveyancing claim but according to a recent report, a couple buying a home elsewhere in England successfully sued their conveyancer due to development permission to construct a wind farm not being picked up in conveyancing searches.

Where you are contemplating buying a home in Stowmarket It is critical that your property lawyer purchase all Stowmarket conveyancing searches necessary to ensure you have relevant and current information before purchasing a home in Stowmarket.

Last updated 21/03/2025

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Stowmarket

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Stowmarket with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

Gudgeons Prentice, Buttermarket, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1ED

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Stowmarket?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Stowmarket. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:

Receive an honest and lawful service.
Have a high standard of legal services.
Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
Ensure your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
Receive a timeous, independent and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Stowmarket.

Conveyancing in Stowmarket is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

Obtaining instructions from parties involved
Investigating the title to the premises
Ordering Stowmarket property searches with respect to the property
Reviewing draft contract and other papers collated by the seller’s conveyancer
Raising questions with the vendor’s conveyancer
Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
Analysing replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
Preparing 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 preparing for completion
Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Elmswell

Suffolk


	Stowmarket

Hadleigh

Bramford
Chantry
Claydon

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