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Reasons to use our Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Martlesham Heath conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Martlesham Heath conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 3 Regardless other on-line conveyancers say it may be important to attend your lawyer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 Excellent communication and pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Martlesham Heath home moves can be made significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Martlesham Heath

Examples of recent conveyancing in Martlesham Heath since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Martlesham Heath

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Martlesham Heath what would it be?

Do not opt for the cheapest Martlesham Heath conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

My lawyer has informed me that lack of right of way insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Martlesham Heath conveyancing?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between HSBC Bank and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

How can we tell if a Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Martlesham Heath getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need chancel insurance when buying a property in Martlesham Heath? or Apparently there is an ancient law that could mean that owners of property residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Martlesham Heath?

Unless a prior acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you can take it that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Martlesham Heath to continue to suggest a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Martlesham Heath I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Martlesham Heath for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Martlesham Heath for less than 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Martlesham Heath, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and terms of the deal. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Martlesham Heath. I happened to chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Why do Martlesham Heath conveyancing charges differ for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is more work necessary in leasehold conveyancing. Martlesham Heath has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including up to date service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham Heath

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham Heath specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Martlesham Heath regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham Heath with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Martlesham Heath. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • 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
  • Jackamans, Oak House, 7 Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BX

Planning law solicitors in Martlesham Heath regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Martlesham Heath specialising in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Kerseys, 32 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3HD
  • Blockslegal Llp, Arcade Chamber, 2-6 Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EL
  • Attwells Solicitors Llp, Sun Buildings, 35-37 Princes Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1PU
  • Birketts Llp, 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HZ
  • Gotelee, 31-41 Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AY

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