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Reasons to use our Somersham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Somersham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Somersham conveyancing can be made significantly more protracted as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers may claim it could be necessary to visit your solicitor to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 Over the years Somersham conveyancer have developed very good links with Somersham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Somersham.
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Somersham regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Somersham and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somersham since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somersham

Would the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool execute auction conveyancing in Somersham?

There are a few niche practitioners we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Somersham is just one of our locations where our lawyers have offices.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Somersham

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Somersham and Solicitor firms in Somersham to choose from It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. Both can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

My fiancee and I are in the throws of viewing apartments in Somersham and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it wise to have my property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a mortgage with Barclays.

It would be wise to instigate your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. Given that you are taking out a mortgage with Barclays, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

My offer was accepted on an apartment in Somersham on 10/3/2025, valuation was booked 3 days later, all came back fine. Solicitor retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Barclays and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Barclays to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

Should our solicitor be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Somersham.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Somersham. Plenty of people will acquire a property in Somersham, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their solicitors which can give them a better understanding of the risks in Somersham. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard inquiry of the vendor to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the premises has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser could commence a compensation claim stemming from an misleading response. The purchaser’s lawyers may also carry out an enviro search. This should indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be carried out.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Somersham is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Somersham are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Somersham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Somersham may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Somersham what are the most frequent lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Somersham. All leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain provisions are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    A duty to insure the building

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. HSBC Bank, Coventry Building Society, and Nottingham Building Society all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

I inherited a 2 bed flat in Somersham, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Somersham with a long lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2099

With 74 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Some weeks ago I was told by my bank that their approved solicitors operate no sale no charge basis for conveyancing in Somersham. Our purchase fell through nevertheless the conveyancers have invoiced for search fees! They are claiming that the fees are independent!

Somersham conveyancing search fees are separate expenses not legal costs as these are due to independent parties.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Somersham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Somersham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somersham practicing 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

  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Somersham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somersham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Somersham. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

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

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