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Newmarket Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Newmarket conveyancing is Chancel
  • 2 Average time frame of 160 days for registration of title in Newmarket
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 140 days for conveyancing in Newmarket
  • 4 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Newmarket
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newmarket since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newmarket

A relative pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Newmarket there may be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Newmarket which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Newmarket should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I happen to be the only recipient of my late father’s estate and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Newmarket. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in September. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership could be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the property in September. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The CML handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be affected by that. Some banks would take a practical view as this requirement is chiefly there to identify subsales or the quick reselling of property.

Is it the case that all Newmarket CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Coventry BS conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their panels.

I require quick conveyancing in Newmarket as I am faced with an ultimatum to complete inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Newmarket the following are examples of what can arise and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

About to purchase a new build flat in Newmarket. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Newmarket

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I am a sole trader intending to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Newmarket for below 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Newmarket, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Newmarket it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so seek the guidance of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Newmarket or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Newmarket vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least four fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I need to consider quotes for conveyancing in Newmarket from numerous lawyer and decide on one. Do I instruct them to hold tight until I have found somewhere to purchase.

We would recommend that you only get your property lawyer to open a file and apply for searches after the offer has been agreed to on the property especially as Newmarket conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Newmarket regulated by the SRA

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

  • Edmondson Hall, 25 Exeter Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AR
  • Rustons & Lloyd, Beaufort House, 136 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JP
  • Rachel Conn & Co, Suite 4, The Maltings, High Street, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Newmarket

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Newmarket with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Edmondson Hall, 25 Exeter Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AR
  • Rustons & Lloyd, Beaufort House, 136 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JP

Home buying conveyancing in Newmarket ordinarily entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Conducting Newmarket conveyancing searches for the property
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation prepared the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising queries with the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies given by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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