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Reasons to use our Martlesham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Martlesham has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 The Martlesham conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Martlesham
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Martlesham are familiar with the local issues specific to Martlesham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Martlesham since November 2025*

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of semi-detached premises, Main Road, IP12 4SF completing on 27/11/2025 at a price of £865,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Sale

of semi-detached property, Dobbs Drift, IP5 2QG completing on 11/12/2025 at a price of £412,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Century Drive, IP5 2EL completing on 27/11/2025 at a price of £303,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Ipswich Road, IP12 4BJ completing on 11/12/2025 at a price of £650,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Martlesham

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Martlesham next Friday. My conveyancer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the lender. What risks does the mortgage company expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Martlesham.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Martlesham? What am I being asked for?

Martlesham conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners accross the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to verify the ID of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to provide two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Evidence of source of funds is also necessary under the money laundering regulations as lawyers are required to ensure that the funds you are utilising to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase price where you are buying mortgage free) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) and is not the proceeds of illegitimate behaviour.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Martlesham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Martlesham

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I'm remortgaging my primary property to a BTL mortgage with Halifax and I will use the rest of the raised equity towards a second property. The area we are talking about is Martlesham. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two banks and tie in the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this site to ensure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are the solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make apparent your desired outcome and requirements.

I am a fortnight into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to carry out the conveyancing in Martlesham. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would need to be really bad to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage been sent? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-sent. The solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid supplemental expenses and complications. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Martlesham

I need to assess estimates for conveyancing in Martlesham from various conveyancing practitioner and appoint one. Am I right to get them to sit tight until I I have my bid accepted on a flat.

We would recommend that you wait to get your property lawyer to commence work and apply for searches after the offer has been agreed to on the property especially as Martlesham conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Barker Gotelee Solicitors, 41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF
  • Gross & Curjel, 15 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AB
  • Lightfoot O'brien Westcott, Barton House, 84 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AL
  • Michael Smith & Co Solicitors, Clarence House, 21 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN
  • Kma Solicitors, Saracens House, 25 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Barker Gotelee Solicitors, 41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF
  • Lightfoot O'brien Westcott, Barton House, 84 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AL
  • Michael Smith & Co Solicitors, Clarence House, 21 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN
  • Kma Solicitors, Saracens House, 25 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN
  • Watkins Stewart & Ross, 18 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1AL

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Martlesham regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Martlesham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Andrew Jacobs Conveyancing Limited, 2 Betts Avenue, IP5 3RH
  • Hayward Moon Property Lawyers, Chestnut Court, IP4 1AR

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

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