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Ipswich Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 2 90% freehold and 10% leasehold conveyancing in Ipswich for this year to date
  • 3 Average time from start to moving day was 114 days for conveyancing in Ipswich
  • 4 117 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Ipswich
  • 5 Average time frame of 220 days for registration of title in Ipswich

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ipswich since November 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Geneva Road, IP1 3NP completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £255,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Acquisition

of apartment Fonnereau Road IP1 3JR, at a price of £175,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Transfer

of house property, Ann Street, IP1 3PD completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £148,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced property, Orford Street, IP1 3PE completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £272,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ipswich

Souldappointing a Ipswich conveyancing practitioner make my purchase more efficient?

Established third party relationships are another important factor to consider when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Ipswich conveyancers often have long term relationships with lenders and estate, local authorities, valuers and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Having a sound knowledge of the local area is also a plus .

We are due to move house in April. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Ipswich. Conveyancing firm was organised before I stumbled across your page.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the estate agent but this can only happen once the sellers lawyers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you should tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Ipswich or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Ipswich.

We expect to receive a OIP from Barclays this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Ipswich solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Ipswich solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.

Planning on purchasing a house in Ipswich. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Ipswich solicitor is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

I require expedited conveyancing in Ipswich as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Ipswich the following are instances of what can crop up and therefore affect market value: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Ipswich for my remortgage. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Ipswich. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Ipswich are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Ipswich so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Ipswich conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

Ipswich Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    This information is useful as a) areas may cause problems for the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have complete disclosure On the whole the cost for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in Ipswich require leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for major repairs or maintenance.

Are all Ipswich legal practices on every bank conveyancing panel?

You can use our search tool or you can drop into your high street lender branch in Ipswich. the probability is that they will be in a position to list some approved conveyancing solicitors in Ipswich

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ipswich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Gotelee, 31-41 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AY
  • Prettys, Elm House, 25 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AD
  • Birketts Llp, 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HZ
  • Attwells Solicitors Llp, Sun Buildings, 35-37 Princes Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1PU
  • Blockslegal Llp, Arcade Chamber, 2-6 Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EL

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ipswich

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ipswich specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Gotelee, 31-41 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AY
  • Prettys, Elm House, 25 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AD
  • Birketts Llp, 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HZ
  • Attwells Solicitors Llp, Sun Buildings, 35-37 Princes Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1PU
  • Kerseys, 32 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3HD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ipswich regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ipswich specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ipswich. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Gotelee, 31-41 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AY
  • Prettys, Elm House, 25 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AD
  • Birketts Llp, 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HZ
  • Attwells Solicitors Llp, Sun Buildings, 35-37 Princes Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1PU
  • Blockslegal Llp, Arcade Chamber, 2-6 Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EL

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

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