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Conveyancing in Ely : Keep it Local

Top reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Ely

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Ely is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Ely lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Ely conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your home move
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Ely registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Ely has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ely since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ely

Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Ely even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example where I want to buy an office in Ely with a loan from Clydesdale?

The service is primarily utilised to get a quote from domestic conveyancing solicitors in Ely but we have set out towards the bottom of this page a selection of Ely commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to check if they can also act for Clydesdale

Do I need to visit the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Ely so that I can pop in to their offices if necessary.

Whereas this was necessary ten years ago, the vast majority banks no longer need their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to provide identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to choosing a local ayer, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Ely.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial estate in Ely?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Ely will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Ely. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Ely.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Ely it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Ely commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Ely.

I'm remortgaging my existing house to a buy to let loan with Aldermore and intend to use the remaining equity towards another house. The location we are talking about is Ely. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you solicitor and specify your expectations and needs.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Ely for my house move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

One may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training reasons.

Fiveweeks into buying a property in Ely. Conveyancing lawyer has called to say the property is "Leasehold". Will this likely make a difference on our home loan valuation?

Ely conveyancing does not in most situations involve leasehold houses. The key factor here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If there are over a hundred years remaining with a peppercorn rent, it's almost the same as freehold, so it’s unlikely to impact the value too much.

At the other end of the spectrum, if it's, say, Sixty years it will have a material effect on the value, and most likely wouldn't be acceptable to the mortgage company. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be stated in the lease provided to your solicitor.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ely

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ely specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Hey Solicitors Ltd, 53 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LR
  • Smart Law Solicitors Llp, 42 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ely regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ely practicing in commercial conveyancing in Ely. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Hey Solicitors Ltd, 53 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LR
  • P B W Solicitors Ely Limited, 2, Three Cups Walk, Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AN
  • Jg Poole & Co Llp, E Space, 26 St. Thomas Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EX
  • Smart Law Solicitors Llp, 42 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HE

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ely but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Bendall Roberts Ltd, 53 Market Street, CB7 4LR

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