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Reasons to use our Swaffham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The companies shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 2 The Swaffham conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Swaffham
  • 3 Swaffham lawyers work in conjunction with Swaffham estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers are located in Swaffham - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 5 Swaffham solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Swaffham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swaffham since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced residence, Hillside, PE37 7QU completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £342,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of terraced residence, Norwich Road, PE37 8DD completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £430,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Sale

of house property, Meadowsweet Road, PE37 8FG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £220,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swaffham

I was referred a lawyer who has quoted £1150 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Swaffham. I’m hoping to downsize from a purpose built property for £275,000. Is this overpriced? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Swaffham?

The estimate does seem marginally steep. If you are happy to spend time contrasting quotes you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, you couldlive to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to check the solicitor can also act for your lender. Do use our comparison tool to locate a Swaffham conveyancing firm on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Swaffham.

Do I have to attend the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Swaffham so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most approved lawyers for lenders undertake the vast majority of communications via Royal Mail, internet or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you can check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.

I'm buying a new build house in Swaffham with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The property agent advised me not to tell my conveyancer about this extras as it will put at risk my loan with Aldermore. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Swaffham is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Swaffham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Swaffham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Swaffham 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 premises.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Swaffham and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act provides protection to business lessees, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Swaffham

Me and my partner are expecting to exchange buying a property in Swaffham but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have negotiated compensation from the current proprietors of £2k in the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet my bank will not agree to this. Should they have been notified?

Any conveyancer being on the bank approved list is required to advise the bank of any variations to the sale price. If you did not allow your conveyancing practitioner to notify the reduction to your lender then they would have to disinstructing themselves from representing you and the lender.

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

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Swaffham. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of 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 standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Have a swift, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Swaffham.

Purchase conveyancing in Swaffham almost always involves the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Swaffham searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Considering the replies prepared by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

Typically, Swaffham conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the seller once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the property lawyer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental questions from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (where relevant)

Neighboring Locations

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

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