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Reasons to use our Bowthorpe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Bowthorpe is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Bowthorpe solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Bowthorpe lawyer are the key to a successful Bowthorpe home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 The Bowthorpe conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Bowthorpe
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Bowthorpe estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bowthorpe since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bowthorpe

At long last a loan offer from NatWest for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom maisonette is due within the next few days. Could you suggest a cheap conveyancing solicitor in Bowthorpe?

You have come to the wrong site to search for the cheapest conveyancing in Bowthorpe. We can offer you value for money conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers seducing you with ninety nine pound conveyancing in Bowthorpe. The optimum outcome, in being led by low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up spending a lot in extras and still not get the service you were looking for.

Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Bowthorpe so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

Nowadays conveyancing panel lawyers for lenders conduct the vast majority of work through Royal Mail, e-mail or over the phone. This enables them to undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in England or Wales. That being said you can check if you have the option of visiting the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

Should my lawyer be raising enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Bowthorpe.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Bowthorpe. Plenty of people will acquire a property in Bowthorpe, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a number of checks that may be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Bowthorpe. The standard property information forms given to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard inquiry of the vendor to discover whether the premises has suffered from flooding. If the residence has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the vendor, then a purchaser could bring a compensation claim resulting from an inaccurate answer. A buyer’s solicitors may also commission an environmental search. This will higlight if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be initiated.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Bowthorpe prior to instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on such a home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bowthorpe. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Bowthorpe especially if they are familiar with such properties in Bowthorpe.

I am a sole trader intending to take over a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no costs for commercial conveyancing in Bowthorpe for under 1500k?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Bowthorpe, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or telephone us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Bowthorpe. Before diving in I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Bowthorpe - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Bowthorpe Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before buying

    Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will increase the maintenance charges? Does the lease have in excess of 80 years remaining?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bowthorpe regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ronaldsons Family Law Ltd, 45 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HY
  • Rodney Goodson, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF
  • Philip Hook, Unthank Chambers, 50 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2RF
  • Leadenhall Law Group Ltd, 3 Woolgate Court, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AP
  • Rogers & Norton Limited, The Old Chapel, 5-7 Willow Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EU

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Bowthorpe regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bowthorpe but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Renata Steggles Limited, Unthank Chambers, NR2 2RF

Planning law solicitors in Bowthorpe regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bowthorpe practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Bowthorpe
  • Leathes Prior, 74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR
  • Spire Solicitors Llp, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DY
  • Hansells, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DS

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